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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 August 18 to August 22 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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 18–22 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Richard D. Sears | |
| Doubles | |
| Richard D. Sears / Joseph Clark | |
Finals Edit
Singles Edit
Richard D. Sears defeated Godfrey M. Brinley 6–3, 4–6, 6–0, 6–3 [1]
Doubles Edit
Richard D. Sears / Joseph Clark def. Henry Slocum / Percy Knapp 6–3, 6–0, 6–2 [2]
References Edit
- ^ Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 454. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- ^ Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.
External links Edit
- Official US Open website