1909 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles explained

See main article: 1909 U.S. National Championships.

Defending champion William Larned defeated William Clothier in the Challenge Round 6–1, 6–2, 5–7, 1–6, 6–1 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1909 U.S. National Championships.^[1] Clothier defeated Maurice McLoughlin in the All Comers' Final.^[2]

The event was held at the Newport Casino in Newport, R.I. in the United States.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. News: Champion Larned Retains his Title. The New York Times. August 28, 1909. PDF.
2. News: Clothier's Right to Challenge Larned. The New York Times. August 27, 1909. PDF.
3. Book: Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 456. 2nd.
4. Book: Tennis Observed. 1967. 172306. Barre Publishers. Barre. 81–82. Bill Talbert.