1884 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1884 U.S. National Championships
Date 26 August – 27 August
Edition 4th
Surface Grass
Location Newport, Rhode Island,
United States
Venue Newport Casino
Champions
Men's Singles
United States Richard D. Sears
Men's Doubles
United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight

List of champions of the 1884 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from 26 August to 27 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 4th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Champions

Men's Singles

United States Richard D. Sears defeated United States Howard Taylor 6–0, 1–6, 6–0, 6–2 [1]

Men's Doubles

United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight def. United States Walter Berry / United States Alexander Van Rensselaer, 6–4, 6–1, 8–10, 6–4 [2]

References

  1. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 454. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.

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Preceded by
1884 Wimbledon Championships
Grand Slams Succeeded by
1885 Wimbledon Championships
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