1899_U.S._National_Championships

1899 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1899 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

List of champions of the 1899 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from August 14 to August 21 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from June 21 to June 24 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the 19th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1899 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

United States Malcolm Whitman defeated United States J. Parmly Paret 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5

Women's singles

Main article: 1899 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Marion Jones defeated United States Maud Banks 6–1, 6–1, 7–5

Men's doubles

United States Holcombe Ward / United States Dwight Davis defeated United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon 6–4, 6–4, 6–3

Women's doubles

United States Jane Craven / United States Myrtle McAteer defeated United States Maud Banks / United States Elizabeth Rastall 6–1, 6–1, 7–5

Mixed doubles

United States Elizabeth Rastall / United States Albert Hoskins defeated United States Jane Craven / United States James Gardner 6–4, 6–0, ret.

References

  1. [1]
    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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