1897_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

List of champions of the 1897 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from August 16 to August 23 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from June 15 to June 19 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1897 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

United States Robert Wrenn defeated United Kingdom Wilberforce Eaves 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1897 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Juliette Atkinson defeated United States Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon defeated United Kingdom Harold Mahony / United Kingdom Harold Nisbet 11–13, 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–1

Women's doubles

United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Kathleen Atkinson defeated United States Mrs. Edwards / United Kingdom Elizabeth Rastall 6–2, 6–1, 6–1

Mixed doubles

United States Laura Henson / United States D.L. Magruder defeated United States Maud Banks / United States B.L.C. Griffith 6–4, 6–3, 7–5

References

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    Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
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