Bob Falkenburg defeated
John Bromwich
John Edward Bromwich (14 November 1918 – 21 October 1999) was an Australian tennis player who, along with fellow countryman Vivian McGrath, was one of the first great players to use a two-handed backhand. He was a natural left-hander, though ...
in the final 7–5, 0–6, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5 to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title at the 1948 Wimbledon Championships.
He saved three championship points en route to the title, in the final set.
Jack Kramer was the reigning champion, but was ineligible to compete after turning professional at the end of the 1947 season.
Seeds
Frank Parker ''(fourth round)''
John Bromwich
John Edward Bromwich (14 November 1918 – 21 October 1999) was an Australian tennis player who, along with fellow countryman Vivian McGrath, was one of the first great players to use a two-handed backhand. He was a natural left-hander, though ...
''(final)''
Gardnar Mulloy
Gardnar Putnam "Gar" Mulloy (November 22, 1913 – November 14, 2016) was a U.S. No. 1 tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Billy Talbert. He was born in Washington, D.C., and centenarian, turned 100 in Novem ...
''(semifinals)''
Tom Brown ''(quarterfinals)''
Jaroslav Drobný ''(second round)''
Budge Patty ''(quarterfinals)''
Bob Falkenburg (champion)
Eric Sturgess
Eric William Sturgess (10 May 1920 – 14 January 2004) was a South African male tennis player and winner of six Grand Slam doubles titles. He also reached the singles final of a Grand Slam tournament three times but never won. Sturgess was ra ...
''(fourth round)''
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Bottom half
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:1948 Wimbledon Championships - Men's Singles
Men's Singles
Wimbledon Championship by year – Men's singles