1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

List of champions of the 1897 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 16 August to 23 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 15 June to 19 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.

1897 U.S. National Championships
Date16–23 August (M)
15–19 June (W)
Edition17th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's Singles
Robert Wrenn [1]
Women's Singles
Juliette Atkinson [1]
Men's Doubles
Leo Ware / George Sheldon [1]
Women's Doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson [1]
Mixed Doubles
Laura Henson / D.L. Magruder [1]

Finals

Men's Singles

Robert Wrenn defeated Wilberforce Eaves 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2

Women's Singles

Juliette Atkinson defeated Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3

Men's Doubles

Leo Ware / George Sheldon defeated Harold Mahony / Harold Nisbet 11–13, 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–1

Women's Doubles

Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson defeated Mrs. Edwards / Elizabeth Rastall 6–2, 6–1, 6–1

Mixed Doubles

Laura Henson / D.L. Magruder defeated Maud Banks / B.L.C. Griffith 6–4, 6–3, 7–5

References

  1. Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
Preceded by
1897 Wimbledon Championships
Grand Slams Succeeded by
1898 Wimbledon Championships
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