1926 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles explained

Forty-two-year-old Molla Mallory defeated Elizabeth Ryan 4–6, 6–4, 9–7 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1926 U.S. National Championships. The event was held at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, New York City. Mallory became the oldest US Open champion in history. It was Mallory's eighth and final U.S. National singles title.[1] [2]

Draw

Final eight

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. Bud Collins

    . Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York City]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 469.

  2. Web site: Allison Danzig. Mrs. Mallory and Her Stirring Comeback. The New York Times. August 23, 1926.