William Renshaw

About

British tennis player active during the late 19th century, who was ranked world No. 1. He was a right-hander, who was known for his power and technical ability. He won twelve Major titles during his career. His six consecutive singles titles from 1881 to 1886 was an all-time record at one point. 

Before Fame

He studied at Cheltenham College. 

Trivia

He was the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association. In 2020, a street in Leamington Spa was named after him and his twin brother, Renshaw Drive. 

Family Life

He won the doubles title five times alongside his twin brother Ernest. 

Associated With

He shared the all-time male record of seven Wimbledon singles titles with American Pete Sampras until 2017 when Roger Federer won his eighth singles title.