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1898 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1898 U.S. National Championships
Date15–22 August (M)
14–18 June (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]
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List of champions of the 1898 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 15 August to 22 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 14 June to 18 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Champions

Men's Singles

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

Women's Singles

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

Men's Doubles

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

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

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

  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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