1882 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
1882 U.S. National Championships | |
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Date | 30 August – 2 September |
Edition | 2nd |
Surface | Grass |
Location |
Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
Venue | Newport Casino |
Champions | |
Men's Singles | |
Richard D. Sears | |
Men's Doubles | |
Richard D. Sears / James Dwight |
The 1882 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, USA. The tournament ran from 30 August until 2 September. It was the 2nd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Thirty players entered the singles competition and fifteen teams took part in the doubles championship.
Champions
Men's Singles
Main article: 1882 U.S. National Championships – Men's Singles
Richard Sears defeated Clarence M. Clark 6–1, 6–4, 6–0 [1]
Men's Doubles
Main article: 1882 U.S. National Championships – Men's Doubles
Richard Sears / James Dwight def. Crawford Nightingale / George Smith 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 [1]
References
- 1 2 "Brilliant Tennis Games" (PDF). The New York Times. September 3, 1882.
External links
Preceded by 1882 Wimbledon Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1883 Wimbledon Championships |
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