title: 1908 Wimbledon Championships
text: # 1908 Wimbledon Championships
  
  The 1908 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament ran from 22 June until 3 July. It was the 32nd staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the first Grand Slam tennis event of 1908.
  
  ## Champions
  
  ### Men's singles
  
  Arthur Gore defeated Herbert Roper Barrett 6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 3–6, 6–4
  
  ### Women's singles
  
  Charlotte Sterry defeated Agnes Morton 6–4, 6–4
  
  ### Men's doubles
  
  Major Ritchie / Anthony Wilding defeated Herbert Roper Barrett / Arthur Gore, 6–1, 6–2, 1–6, 9–7
  
  