Tennis tournament
The 1952 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 23 June until Saturday 5 July 1952.[1] It was the 66th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1952. Frank Sedgman and Maureen Connolly won the singles titles.
This was the first Wimbledon tournament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Finals
Seniors
Men's singles
Frank Sedgman defeated Jaroslav Drobný, 4–6, 6–2, 6–3, 6–2 [2]
Women's singles
Maureen Connolly defeated Louise Brough, 7–5, 6–3 [3]
Men's doubles
Ken McGregor / Frank Sedgman defeated Vic Seixas / Eric Sturgess, 6–3, 7–5, 6–4 [4]
Women's doubles
Shirley Fry / Doris Hart defeated Louise Brough / Maureen Connolly, 8–6, 6–3 [5]
Mixed doubles
Frank Sedgman / Doris Hart defeated Enrique Morea / Thelma Long, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 [6]
Juniors
Boys' singles
Bobby Wilson defeated Trevor Fancutt, 6–3, 6–3 [7]
Girls' singles
Fenny ten Bosch defeated Rita Davar, 5–7, 6–1, 7–5 [8]
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