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1898 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1898 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 15–22 (M)
June 14–18 (W)
Edition18th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
United States Malcolm Whitman[1]
Women's singles
United States Juliette Atkinson[1]
Men's doubles
United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon[1]
Women's doubles
United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Kathleen Atkinson[1]
Mixed doubles
United States Carrie Neely / United States Edwin P. Fischer[1]

The 1898 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place in June and August of 1898. The women's tournament was held from June 14 to June 18 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The men's tournament was held from August 15 to August 22 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

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Men's singles

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United States Malcolm Whitman defeated United States Dwight F. Davis 3–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–1

Women's singles

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United States Juliette Atkinson defeated United States Marion Jones 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5

Men's doubles

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United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon defeated United States Holcombe Ward / United States Dwight Davis 1–6, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5

Women's doubles

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United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Kathleen Atkinson defeated United States Marie Wimer / United States Carrie Neely 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–1, 6–2

Mixed doubles

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United States Carrie Neely / United States Edwin P. Fischer defeated United States Helen Chapman / United States J.A. Hill 6–2, 6–4, 8–6

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 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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