New York and District Championships
The New York and District Championships was a men's grass court tennis tournament held at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, Staten Island, New York City, United States for only two editions in 1882 and 1883.[1]
| New York and District Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Abolished | 1883 |
| Location | Staten Island, New York City, United States |
| Venue | Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club |
| Surface | Grass |
History
The New York and District Championships was an late 19th century tennis event first staged in June 1882 at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, Staten Island, New York City, United States[1] The first and final known winner of the mens singles was American player Richard Field Conover who defeated Frank Sherman Benson[2] 6–1, 0–6, 6–5 in the final.[1] The final known mens edition in 1883 was won by American player Clarence M. S. Clark who defeated the British player William Glyn.[3]
Finals
Mens Singles
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 |  Richard Field Conover | Frank Sherman Benson[4] | 6–1, 0–6, 6–5[1] |
| 1883 | Clarence Munroe Clark |  William Glyn | 6–4, 4–6, 6–2[5] |
References
- Nieuwland, Alex (2011–2022). Source: https://www.tennisarchives.com/tournament/New York and District Championships. Search tournament by name. Tennis Archives. Netherlands.
- "Frank Benson: Overview". ATP Tour. Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- "Lawn Tennis:Mr. Richard Conover wins New York Tournament". www.nytimes.com. New York City: The New York Times Company. June 26, 1882. p. 28. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- "Collections Online: Biography: Frank Sherman Benson". www.britishmuseum.org. British Museum. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- New York Times (June 26, 1882). p.28.
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