The 1888 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom.

The tournament ran from 9 July until 16 July.

[1] It was the 12th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1888.

[1] Ernest Renshaw defeated Herbert Lawford, 6–3, 7–5, 6–0 [2] Lottie Dod defeated Blanche Hillyard, 6–3, 6–3 [3] Ernest Renshaw / William Renshaw defeated Patrick Bowes-Lyon / Herbert Wilberforce, 2–6, 1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3 [4]