1901 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1901 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 19–27 (M)
June 25–29 (W)
Edition21st
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
William Larned[1]
Women's singles
Elisabeth Moore[1]
Men's doubles
Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis[1]
Women's doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Myrtle McAteer[1]
Mixed doubles
Marion Jones / Raymond Little[1]

The 1901 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place in June and August of 1901. The women's tournament was held from June 25 to June 29 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The men's tournament was held from August 19 to August 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 21st U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

Men's singles

William Larned defeated Beals Wright 6–2, 6–8, 6–4, 6–4

Women's singles

Elisabeth Moore defeated Myrtle McAteer 6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 2–6, 6–2

Men's doubles

Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis defeated Leo Ware / Beals Wright 6–3, 9–7, 6–11

Women's doubles

Juliette Atkinson / Myrtle McAteer defeated Marion Jones / Elisabeth Moore default

Mixed doubles

Marion Jones / Raymond Little defeated Myrtle McAteer / Clyde Stevens 6–4, 6–4, 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.