1891 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

The 1891 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place in June and August of 1891. The women's tournament was held from June 23 to June 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The men's tournament was held from August 22 to August 31 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 11th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.:

Finals

Men's singles

Oliver Campbell defeated Clarence Hobart 2–6, 7–5, 7–9, 6–1, 6–2

Women's singles

Mabel Cahill defeated Ellen Roosevelt 6–4, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

Oliver Campbell / Bob Huntington defeated Valentine Hall / Clarence Hobart 6–3, 6–4, 8–6

Women's doubles

Mabel Cahill / Emma Leavitt Morgan defeated Grace Roosevelt / Ellen Roosevelt 2–6, 8–6, 6–4

Mixed doubles

Mabel Cahill / Wright defeated Grace Roosevelt / Lee 6–4, 6–0, 7–5 â€Â

† - <small>The Mixed Doubles event was not an official event in 1891</small>

References

External links

• Official US Open website