1886 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1886 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 23–28
Edition6th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island,
United States
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
Richard D. Sears[1][2]
Doubles
Richard D. Sears / James Dwight[1]

The 1886 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The tournament was held from August 23 to August 28. It was the 6th United States National Championships and the second Grand Slam of the season. This was the final edition of the Championships to exclusively feature men, as women would compete in their own championship, starting with a Singles Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club for 1887. The men's and women's championships would be held on separate months for several decades.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1886 U.S. National Championships – Singles

Richard D. Sears defeated R. Livingston Beeckman 4–6, 6–1, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Main article: 1886 U.S. National Championships – Doubles

Richard D. Sears / James Dwight defeated Howard Taylor / Godfrey Brinley 7–5, 6–8,[a] 7–5, 6–4

Notes

  1. ^ Collins has the score 5–7.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Collins, Bud (2016). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (3rd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. pp. 482, 505. ISBN 978-1-937559-38-0.
  2. ^ Albiero, Alessandro; Carta, Andrea (2010). The Grand Slam Record Book Vol. 1. Monte Porzio Catone: Effepi Libri. p. 695. ISBN 978-88-6002-017-8.
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