1890 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
| 1890 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 18 August - 27 August (M) 10 June - 13 June (W) |
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Newport, R.I., United States (M) Philadelphia, PA, United States (W) |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Oliver Campbell[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Ellen Roosevelt[1] | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Valentine Hall / Oliver Campbell | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Grace Roosevelt / Ellen Roosevelt | |
List of champions of the 1890 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The men's singles and doubles competitions were held from 18 August to 27 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's singles and doubles competitions were held from 10 June to 13 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 10th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.[2]
Finals
Men's Singles
Oliver Campbell defeated Henry Slocum 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1
Women's Singles
Ellen Roosevelt defeated Bertha Townsend 6–2, 6–2 [3][4]
Men's Doubles
Valentine Hall / Clarence Hobart defeated Charles Carver / John Ryerson 6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 2–6, 6–3
Women's Doubles
Grace Roosevelt / Ellen Roosevelt defeated Bertha Townsend / Margarette Ballard 6–1, 6–2 [4]
References
- ^ a b Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- ^ Hall, Valentine G., ed. (1891). Wright & Ditson's Lawn Tennis Guide for 1891. Boston: Wright & Ditson. pp. 51–70 – via HathiTrust.
- ^ "Tennis Championship" (PDF). The New York Times. June 13, 1890.
- ^ a b "Ladies Who Play Tennis" (PDF). The New York Times. June 10, 1890.