1954_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1954 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1954 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

The 1954 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from 28 August until 6 September. It was the 74th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1954 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

United States Vic Seixas defeated Australia Rex Hartwig 3–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4

Women's singles

Main article: 1954 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Doris Hart defeated United States Louise Brough 6–8, 6–1, 8–6

Men's doubles

United States Vic Seixas / United States Tony Trabert defeated Australia Lew Hoad / Australia Ken Rosewall 3–6, 6–4, 8–6, 6–3 [2]

Women's doubles

United States Shirley Fry / United States Doris Hart defeated United States Louise Brough / United States Margaret Osborne duPont 6–4, 6–4 [3]

Mixed doubles

United States Doris Hart / United States Vic Seixas defeated United States Margaret Osborne duPont / Australia Ken Rosewall 4–6, 6–1, 6–1 [4]

References

  1. [1]
    "1954 US Open – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 477. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  3. [3]
    Collins, p. 480
  4. [4]
    Collins, p. 482
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