1884 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

List of champions of the 1884 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from August 26 to August 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 4th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

1884 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 26–27
Edition4th
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, U.S.
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
United States Richard D. Sears
Doubles
United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight

Finals

Singles

United States Richard D. Sears defeated United States Howard Taylor 6–0, 1–6, 6–0, 6–2 [1]

Doubles

United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight defeated United States Walter Berry / United States Alexander Van Rensselaer, 6–4, 6–1, 8–10, 6–4 [2]

References

  1. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 454. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.
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