Education
Cheltenham College.
Cheltenham College.
The right-hander was known for his power and technical ability which put him ahead of competition at the time. He was the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Seven of those were in singles, an all-time record he shares with Pete Sampras and Roger Federer.
The other five titles were in the Gentlemen"s doubles, partnering with Ernest.
The rise in popularity of tennis in this period became known as the "Renshaw Rush". In 1888 William was elected the first president of the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
He died in Swanage, Dorset on 12 August 1904, aged 43, of epileptic convulsions. Singles (7 titles, 1 runner-up)
Doubles (5 titles)
All Time.
He was unable to defend his title in 1887 due to a tennis elbow, the first time this injury received public attention, and during his absence took up golf.