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1890 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1890 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 18–27 (M)
June 10–13 (W)
Edition10th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
United States Oliver Campbell[1]
Women's singles
United States Ellen Roosevelt[1]
Men's doubles
United States Valentine Hall / United States Oliver Campbell
Women's doubles
United States Grace Roosevelt / United States Ellen Roosevelt
← 1889 · U.S. National Championships · 1891 →

List of champions of the 1890 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The men's singles and doubles competitions were held from August 18 to August 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's singles and doubles competitions were held from June 10 to June 13 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the 10th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.[2]

Finals

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Men's singles

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United States Oliver Campbell defeated United States Henry Slocum 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–1

Women's singles

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United States Ellen Roosevelt defeated United States Bertha Townsend 6–2, 6–2 [3][4]

Men's doubles

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United States Valentine Hall / United States Clarence Hobart defeated United States Charles Carver / United States John Ryerson 6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 2–6, 6–3

Women's doubles

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United States Grace Roosevelt / United States Ellen Roosevelt defeated United States Bertha Townsend / United States Margarette Ballard 6–1, 6–2 [4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. ^ Hall, Valentine G., ed. (1891). "Wright & Ditson's Lawn Tennis Guide for 1891". Wright and Ditson's Official Lawn Tennis Guide1891-1940. Boston: Wright & Ditson: 51–70 – via HathiTrust.
  3. ^ "Tennis Championship" (PDF). The New York Times. June 13, 1890.
  4. ^ a b "Ladies Who Play Tennis" (PDF). The New York Times. June 10, 1890.
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