1899 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1899 U.S. National Championships
Date14–21 August (M)
21–24 June (W)
Edition19th
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 Marion Jones[1]
United States Holcombe Ward / United States Dwight Davis[1]
United States Jane Craven / United States Myrtle McAteer[1]
United States Elizabeth Rastall / United States Albert Hoskins[1]
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List of champions of the 1899 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 14 August to 21 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 21 June to 24 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 19th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals[]

Men's Singles[]

United States Malcolm Whitman defeated United States J. Parmly Paret 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5

Women's Singles[]

United States Marion Jones defeated United States Maud Banks 6–1, 6–1, 7–5

Men's Doubles[]

United States Holcombe Ward / United States Dwight Davis defeated United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon 6–4, 6–4, 6–3

Women's Doubles[]

United States Jane Craven / United States Myrtle McAteer defeated United States Maud Banks / United States Elizabeth Rastall 6–1, 6–1, 7–5

Mixed Doubles[]

United States Elizabeth Rastall / United States Albert Hoskins defeated United States Jane Craven / United States 6–4, 6–0, ret.

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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