1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
1897 U.S. National Championships | |
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Date |
16 August - 23 August (M) 15 June - 19 June (W) |
Edition | 17th |
Category | Grand Slam |
Surface | Grass |
Location |
Newport, R.I., United States (M) Philadelphia, PA, United States (W) |
Champions | |
Men's Singles | |
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Women's Singles | |
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Men's Doubles | |
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Women's Doubles | |
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Mixed Doubles | |
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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 16 August to 23 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 15 June to 19 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Champions
Men's Singles
Robert Wrenn defeated
Wilberforce Eaves 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2
Women's Singles
Juliette Atkinson defeated
Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3
Men's Doubles
Leo Ware /
George Sheldon defeated
Harold Mahony /
Harold Nisbet 11–13, 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–1
Women's Doubles
Juliette Atkinson /
Kathleen Atkinson defeated
Mrs. Edwards /
Elizabeth Rastall 6–2, 6–1, 6–1
Mixed Doubles
Laura Henson /
D.L. Magruder defeated
Maud Banks /
B.L.C. Griffith 6–4, 6–3, 7–5
References
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Preceded by 1897 Wimbledon Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1898 Wimbledon Championships |