Ernest Renshaw
Ernest Renshaw (3 January 1861 in Leamington Spa – 2 September 1899 at his home in Waltham St. Lawrence) was an English tennis player.
Together with his twin brother William Renshaw, Ernest won the men's doubles at Wimbledon seven times. He also won the singles championship at Wimbledon once, in 1888 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1983. Ernest was the oldest of the brothers by 15 minutes and half an inch taller.
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1888 | Wimbledon |  Herbert Lawford |
6–3, 7–5, 6–0 |
Runner-ups (4)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1882 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw |
6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1883 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw |
2–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 1887 | Wimbledon | Herbert Lawford |
1–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1889 | Wimbledon | William Renshaw |
6–4, 6–1, 3–6, 6–0 |
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