1950 U.S. National Championships (tennis) explained

The 1950 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from 25 August until 5 September. It was the 70th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year.[1] A highlight of that year's tournament was Margaret Osborne du Pont's triple crown.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1950 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles. Art Larsen defeated Herb Flam 6–3, 4–6, 5–7, 6–4, 6–3

Women's singles

See main article: 1950 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles. Margaret Osborne duPont defeated Doris Hart 6–3, 6–3

Men's doubles

John Bromwich / Frank Sedgman defeated Bill Talbert / Gardnar Mulloy 7–5, 8–6, 3–6, 6–1 [2]

Women's doubles

Louise Brough / Margaret Osborne duPont defeated Shirley Fry / Doris Hart 6–2, 6–3 [3]

Mixed doubles

Margaret Osborne duPont / Ken McGregor defeated Doris Hart / Frank Sedgman 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 92–94.
  2. Collins, p. 477
  3. Collins, p. 480
  4. Collins, p. 482