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1888 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1888 U.S. National Championships
Date21 August – 28 August (M)
12 June – 15 June (W)
Edition8th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
United States Henry Slocum [1]
Women's singles
United States Bertha Townsend [1]
Men's doubles
United States Oliver Campbell / United States Valentine Hall [1]
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List of champions of the 1888 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 22 August to 30 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 12 June to 15 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 8th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.:[1]

Champions

Men's Singles

United States Henry Slocum defeated United States Howard Taylor 6–4, 6–1, 6–0

Women's Singles

United States Bertha Townsend defeated United States Ellen Hansell 6–3, 6–5

Men's Doubles

United States Oliver Campbell / United States Valentine Hall defeated United States Clarence Hobart / United States Edward MacMullen 6–4, 6–2, 6–2

References

  1. ^ a b c d Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454, 465, 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.
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