1927_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1927 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1927 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

The 1927 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 women's tournament was held from August 22 until August 30 while the men's tournament ran from September 12 until September 17. It was the 47th staging of the U.S. National Championships and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year. This edition saw the introduction of seedings in the draw which were meant to prevent the best players from meeting each other in the early rounds of the tournament.

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Champions

Men's singles

Main article: 1927 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

France René Lacoste defeated United States Bill Tilden 11–9, 6–3, 11–9

Women's singles

Main article: 1927 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Helen Wills defeated United Kingdom Betty Nuthall 6–1, 6–4

Men's doubles

United States Bill Tilden / United States Frank Hunter defeated United States Bill Johnston / United States R. Norris Williams 10–8, 6–3, 6–3

Women's doubles

Main article: 1927 U.S. National Championships – Women's doubles

United Kingdom Kitty McKane Godfree / United Kingdom Ermyntrude Harvey defeated United Kingdom Betty Nuthall / United Kingdom Joan Fry 6–1, 4–6, 6–4

Mixed doubles

United Kingdom Eileen Bennett / France Henri Cochet defeated United States Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman / France René Lacoste 6–2, 0–6, 6–3

References

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    Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
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