The 1881 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom.

[1] It was the 5th edition of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1881.

[2] The defending champion John Hartley lost in straight sets in the final to challenger William Renshaw, who defeated Hartley in 37 minutes, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1.

[3][2] The result is said to have been influenced by Hartley suffering from an attack of 'English cholera'.

[2] William Renshaw defeated John Hartley, 6–0, 6–1, 6–1 [3] William Renshaw defeated Richard Richardson, 6–4, 6–2, 6–3 [2]