1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
List of champions of the 1897 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). 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. 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. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.
| 1897 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16–23 (M) June 15–19 (W) |
| Edition | 17th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Newport, 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] | |
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
- Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.