1899 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
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.
1899 U.S. National Championships | |
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Date | 14–21 August (M) 21–24 June (W) |
Edition | 19th |
Category | Grand Slam |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Newport, R.I., United States (M) Philadelphia, PA, United States (W) |
Champions | |
Men's Singles | |
Malcolm Whitman [1] | |
Women's Singles | |
Marion Jones [1] | |
Men's Doubles | |
Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis [1] | |
Women's Doubles | |
Jane Craven / Myrtle McAteer [1] | |
Mixed Doubles | |
Elizabeth Rastall / Albert Hoskins [1] |
Finals
Men's Singles
Malcolm Whitman defeated J. Parmly Paret 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 7–5
Women's Singles
Marion Jones defeated Maud Banks 6–1, 6–1, 7–5
Men's Doubles
Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis defeated Leo Ware / George Sheldon 6–4, 6–4, 6–3
Women's Doubles
Jane Craven / Myrtle McAteer defeated Maud Banks / Elizabeth Rastall 6–1, 6–1, 7–5
Mixed Doubles
Elizabeth Rastall / Albert Hoskins defeated Jane Craven / James Gardner 6–4, 6–0, ret.
References
- Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
External links
Preceded by 1899 Wimbledon Championships |
Grand Slams | Succeeded by 1900 Wimbledon Championships |