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1886 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
United States The 1886 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The tournament was held from August 23 to August 28. It was the 6th United States National Championships and the second Grand Slam of the season. This was the final edition of the Championships to exclusively feature men, as women would compete in their own championship, starting with a Singles Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club for 1887. The men's and women's championships would be held on separate months for several decades.
Finals
Singles
Main article: 1886 U.S. National Championships – Singles
USA Richard D. Sears defeated USA R. Livingston Beeckman 4–6, 6–1, 6–3, 6–4
Doubles
Main article: 1886 U.S. National Championships – Doubles
USA Richard D. Sears / USA James Dwight defeated USA Howard Taylor / USA Godfrey Brinley 7–5, 6–8, 7–5, 6–4
Notes
References
References
- Collins, Bud. (2016). "The Bud Collins History of Tennis". New Chapter Press.
- (2010). "The Grand Slam Record Book Vol. 1". Effepi Libri.
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