1882_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1882 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1882 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

The 1882 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, United States. The tournament ran from August 30 until September 2. It was the 2nd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Thirty players entered the singles competition and fifteen teams took part in the doubles championship.

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Finals

Singles

Main article: 1882 U.S. National Championships – Singles

United States Richard Sears defeated United States Clarence M. Clark 6–1, 6–4, 6–0 [1]

Doubles

Main article: 1882 U.S. National Championships – Doubles

United States Richard Sears / United States James Dwight def. United States Crawford Nightingale / United States George Smith 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 [1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Brilliant Tennis Games" (PDF). The New York Times. September 3, 1882.
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