William Renshaw
| Full name | William Charles Renshaw |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United Kingdom |
| Born | 3 January 1861 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 12 August 1904 (aged 43) Swanage, Dorset, England |
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Retired | 1896 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1983 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 98–23 |
| Career titles | 23 |
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (1881, ITHF) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1881, 1882, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1889) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1884, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1889) |
William Charles Renshaw (3 January 1861 – 12 August 1904) was a British tennis player active during the late 19th century, who was ranked world No. 1. He won twelve Wimbledon titles: seven in singles and five in doubles. A right-hander, Renshaw was known for his power and technical ability which put him ahead of competition at the time. His seven Wimbledon men's singles titles were a record that stood for 128 years, until surpassed in 2017. His six consecutive singles titles (1881–86) remain an all-time record. Additionally, Renshaw won the doubles title five times with his twin brother Ernest. William Renshaw was the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).