1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1897 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 16–23 (M)
June 15–19 (W)
Edition17th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
Robert Wrenn[1]
Women's singles
Juliette Atkinson[1]
Men's doubles
Leo Ware / George Sheldon[1]
Women's doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson[1]
Mixed doubles
Laura Henson / D.L. Magruder[1]

The 1897 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place in June and August of 1897. The women's tournament was held from June 15 to June 19 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The men's tournament was held from August 16 to August 23 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 17th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

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

  1. ^ a b c d e Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.