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Herbert Lawford

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Scottish tennis player (1851-1925)

Tennis PlayersLived 1851 to 1925 · aged 73
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Herbert Fortescue Lawford was a former world No. 1 tennis player from Scotland who won the Men's Singles championship at Wimbledon in 1887, and was runner-up a record five times.

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The 5th round All Comers' match between H.F. Lawford (left) and W. C. Renshaw at Wimbledon, won by Renshaw who went on to claim the All Comers' title on 12 July 1881.The 5th round All Comers' match between H.F. Lawford (left) and W. C. Renshaw at Wimbledon, won by Renshaw who went on to claim the All Comers' title on 12 July 1881.

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International Tennis Hall of Fame

Tennis Players born in the 1850s 6

Spencer Gore52.5Vere St. Leger Goold49.2Lilian Watson45.1Pelham von Donop39.5Lestocq Robert Erskine39.4Herbert Chipp34.3

About this person

Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1851 to 1925 · aged 73
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