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1891 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1891 U.S. National Championships
Date22 August - 31 August (M)
23 June - 27 June (W)
Edition11th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
United States Oliver Campbell[1]
Women's singles
Ireland Mabel Cahill[1]
Men's doubles
United States Oliver Campbell / United States Bob Huntington
Women's doubles
Ireland Mabel Cahill / United States Emma Leavitt Morgan
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List of champions of the 1891 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 22 August to 31 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 23 June to 27 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 11th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.:[1]

Champions

Men's Singles

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

Women's Singles

Ireland Mabel Cahill defeated United States Ellen Roosevelt 6–4, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3

Men's Doubles

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

Women's Doubles

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

Mixed Doubles

Ireland Mabel Cahill / Wright defeated United States Grace Roosevelt / Lee 6–4, 6–0, 7–5

References

  1. ^ a b c Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
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