1898_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1898 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1898 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

List of champions of the 1898 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from August 15 to August 22 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from June 14 to June 18 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: 1898 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

United States Malcolm Whitman defeated United States Dwight F. Davis 3–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–1

Women's singles

Main article: 1898 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Juliette Atkinson defeated United States Marion Jones 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5

Men's doubles

United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon defeated United States Holcombe Ward / United States Dwight Davis 1–6, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5

Women's doubles

United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Kathleen Atkinson defeated United States Marie Wimer / United States Carrie Neely 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–1, 6–2

Mixed doubles

United States Carrie Neely / United States Edwin P. Fischer defeated United States Helen Chapman / United States J.A. Hill 6–2, 6–4, 8–6

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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