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1885 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1885 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 18–22
Edition5th
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, U.S.
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
United States Richard D. Sears
Doubles
United States Richard D. Sears / United States Joseph Clark
← 1884 · U.S. National Championships · 1886 →

List of champions of the 1885 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from 18 August to 22 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 5th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

Singles

United States Richard D. Sears defeated United States Godfrey M. Brinley 6–3, 4–6, 6–0, 6–3 [1]

Doubles

United States Richard D. Sears / United States Joseph Clark def. United States Henry Slocum / United States Percy Knapp 6–3, 6–0, 6–2 [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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