William Renshaw
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William ("Willie") Charles Renshaw (born January 3, 1861 in Leamington, Warwickshire – died August 12, 1904 in Swanage, Dorset) was one of the greatest British male tennis players of all time.
He won fourteen Wimbledon titles: seven in singles (an all-time record he now shares with Pete Sampras) and seven in doubles, partnering with his twin brother Ernest Renshaw. In 1983, Renshaw was elected into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Grand Slam singles finals
Wins (7)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1881 | Wimbledon |  John Hartley |
6-0, 6-1, 6-1 |
| 1882 | Wimbledon (2) | Ernest Renshaw |
6-1, 2-6, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 |
| 1883 | Wimbledon (3) | Ernest Renshaw |
2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 |
| 1884 | Wimbledon (4) | Herbert Lawford |
6-0, 6-4, 9-7 |
| 1885 | Wimbledon (5) | Herbert Lawford |
7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 |
| 1886 | Wimbledon (6) | Herbert Lawford |
6-0, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 1889 | Wimbledon (7) | Ernest Renshaw |
7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 |
Runner-ups (1)
| Year | Championship | Opponent in Final | Score in Final |
| 1890 | Wimbledon | Willoughby Hamilton |
8-6, 2-6, 6-3, 1-6, 1-6 |
Grand Slam record
Wimbledon
- Singles champion: 1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889
- Singles finalist: 1890
- Doubles champion: 1880, 1881, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1889