Acton Vale LTC Open

The Acton Vale LTC Open[1] was a grass court tennis tournament held in Acton Vale LTC, East Acton, London, England from 1885 to 1891.[2]

Acton Vale LTC Open
Defunct tennis tournament
Founded1885 (1885)
Abolished1891 (1891)
LocationEast Acton, London, England.
VenueActon Vale Lawn Tennis Club
SurfaceGrass

History

The Acton Vale Open tennis tournament was established in June 1885.[3] The tournament attracted many prominent players with singles draw averaging 32.[2] The tournament was held annually until 1891 then was discontinued due to a compulsory purchase order being issued by the local authority to redevelop the land. The club moved to a new location but the event never recovered.

Finals

Men's singles

Incomplete roll:[2]

Year Winner Finalist Score
1885United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ernest Wool LewisUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Herbert Chipp7-5, 6–2, 7–5.<[2]
1886United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ernest Wool LewisUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ernest George Meers6-2, 6–2, 6–2.[2]
1888United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Ernest George MeersUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Charles Gladstone Eames6-1, 6–1, 6–2.[2]
1890[4]United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Herbert ChippUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Wilberforce Eaves6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4.[2]
1891United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Herbert ChippUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland James Herbert Crispe6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1.[2]

References
  1. "LAWN TENNIS. ACTON VALE CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 18 June 1885. p. 4. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  2. "Tournaments:Acton Vale LTC". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  3. The Sportsman
  4. "FIXTURES OF OPEN TOURNAMENTS". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 21 June 1890. p. 26. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
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