1881 U.S. National Championships – Singles Explained

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Richard Sears defeated William Glyn in the final 6–0 6–3 6–2 to win the inaugural men's singles tennis title at the 1881 U.S. National Championships. Each match was the best of three sets, except for the final which was best of five. Winner of a set was the player who won six games first; no two-game advantage was required. Participation was restricted to USNLTA club members.^[1]

Draw

Bottom half

References

• Book: Albiero . Alessandro . Carta . Andrea . The Grand Slam Record Book Vol. 1 . 2010 . Effepi Libri . Monte Porzio Catone . 978-88-6002-017-8 . 569.

Notes and References

1. Book: Talbert, Bill. Bill Talbert

   . Bill Talbert. Tennis Observed. 1967. Barre Publishers. Boston. 62. 172306.