The indoor men's singles was one of six lawn tennis events on the Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme.

Nations could enter up to 12 players.

[1] There was no match for third place.

Eaves, described in the Official Report as "obviously out of condition",[2] had not finished his semifinal match after a tight first set played in great heat.

Ritchie, therefore, was awarded the bronze medal.