1890 Wimbledon Championships – Ladies' Singles

Lena Rice defeated May Jacks 6–4, 6–1 in the All Comers' Final to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 1889 Wimbledon Championships.[1] The reigning champion Blanche Hillyard did not defend her title. Despite previous draws there were only four competitors in the tournament, the smallest entry ever for any competition at Wimbledon.

Ladies' Singles
1890 Wimbledon Championships
Champion Lena Rice
Runner-up May Jacks
Final score6–4, 6–1
Draw4
Seeds

Draw

Key

All Comers'

Semifinals Final
          
May Jacks 6 7
Edith Cole 4 5
Lena Rice 6 6
May Jacks 4 1
Lena Rice 7 6
Mary Steedman 5 2
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References

  1. Barrett, John (2014). Wimbledon: The Official History (4th ed.). Vision Sports Publishing. ISBN 9-781909-534230.
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