1884 U.S. National Championships (tennis) explained

List of champions of the 1884 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from August 26 to August 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 4th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1884 U.S. National Championships – Singles. Richard D. Sears defeated Howard Taylor 6–0, 1–6, 6–0, 6–2 ^[1]

Doubles

See main article: 1884 U.S. National Championships – Doubles. Richard D. Sears / James Dwight defeated Walter Berry / Alexander Van Rensselaer, 6–4, 6–1, 8–10, 6–4 ^[2]

References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 454.
2. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 476.

External links

• Official US Open website