1885 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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.

1885 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 18–22
Edition5th
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, U.S.
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
Richard D. Sears
Doubles
Richard D. Sears / Joseph Clark

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1885 U.S. National Championships – Singles

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

Doubles
Main article: 1885 U.S. National Championships – Doubles

Richard D. Sears / Joseph Clark def. Henry Slocum / 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.
Preceded by
1885 Wimbledon Championships		 Grand Slams Succeeded by
1886 Wimbledon Championships
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