| 1880 Wimbledon Championship | ||||
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| Date | 5 – 15 July | |||
| Edition | 4th | |||
| Category | Grand Slam | |||
| Surface | Grass | |||
| Location | Worple Road SW19,Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom | |||
| Venue | All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club | |||
| Champions | ||||
| Singles | ||||
 John Hartley | ||||
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The1880 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at theAll England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club inWimbledon,London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 5 July until 15 July. It was the 4th staging of theWimbledon Championships, and the firstGrand Slam tennis event of 1880. There were a total of 60 competitors who entered the tournament a record until the 1904 draw. The admission charge remained at ashilling for the first four days, then raised tohalf a crown for the latter half of the draw.[1] The final was watched by 1300 spectators.[1] The height of the net was reduced from 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 m) at the posts to 4 feet (1.2 m)[1] and the distance from the service line to the net was reduced from 22 feet (6.7 m) to 21 feet (6.4 m).[2]
Changes to the rules made a service touching the net, but otherwise good, a 'let'; while a player touching the net, or volleying before the ball crossed the net, lost the point. Scoreboards were provided for the first time.[2]
John Hartley defeatedHerbert Lawford, 6–3, 6–2, 2–6, 6–3[3]
Herbert Lawford defeatedOtway Woodhouse, 7–5, 6–4, 6–0[1]
| Preceded by | Grand Slams | Succeeded by |