The indoor men's singles was one of six
lawn tennis
Tennis is a racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball cove ...
events on the
Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Six tennis events were contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. Indoor tennis events, on what were officially called 'covered courts', were held for the first time, along with the usual outdoor events. Women's events were ...
programme. Nations could enter up to 12 players.
[Official Report, p. 36.]
Draw
Draw
There was no match for third place. Eaves, described in the Official Report as "obviously out of condition",
[Cook, p. 221] had not finished his semifinal match after a tight first set played in great heat. Ritchie, therefore, was awarded the bronze medal.
Notes
External links
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ITF, 2008 Olympic Tennis Event Media Guide
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Men's indoor singles
Men's events at the 1908 Summer Olympics