In the semifinal he won against future Wimbledon champion Herbert Lawford .
In the semifinal he lost the All - Comers final in straight sets to Frank Hadow who would defeat Spencer Gore in the Challenge round to win the title .
In the semifinal he won against future Wimbledon champion Herbert Lawford but lost the All - Comers final in straight sets to Frank Hadow who would defeat Spencer Gore in the Challenge round to win the title .