1899 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1899 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 14–21 (M)
June 21–24 (W)
Edition19th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
Malcolm Whitman[1]
Women's singles
Marion Jones[1]
Men's doubles
Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis[1]
Women's doubles
Jane Craven / Myrtle McAteer[1]
Mixed doubles
Elizabeth Rastall / Albert Hoskins[1]

The 1899 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place in June and August of 1899.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. 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. It was the 19th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

Men's singles

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

Women's singles

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

Men's doubles

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

Women's doubles

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

Mixed doubles

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

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.