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, London, England from 10–11 April 1901. The men's and women's singles was first to 11 points (for a game) except the final which was first to 15 points. The holder

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was defeated in his first match against the eventual winner H. W. Davies. The 1900 runner-up D. W. Oakes missed the event because he serving with his military regiment in India.

Final results

Men's singles

Women's singles

Men's doubles

Women's doubles

Mixed doubles

References

{{All England All England Open Badminton Championships All England All England Open Badminton Championships in London All England Championships

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