1951 U.S. National Championships (tennis) explained

The 1951 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 71st staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year.[1]

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1951 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles. Frank Sedgman defeated Vic Seixas 6–4, 6–1, 6–1

Women's singles

See main article: 1951 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles. Maureen Connolly defeated Shirley Fry 6–3, 1–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

Ken McGregor / Frank Sedgman defeated Don Candy / Mervyn Rose 10–8, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5 [2]

Women's doubles

Shirley Fry / Doris Hart defeated Nancy Chaffee / Patricia Todd 6–4, 6–2 [3]

Mixed doubles

Doris Hart / Frank Sedgman defeated Shirley Fry / Mervyn Rose 6–3, 6–2 [4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 95–97.
  2. Collins, p. 477
  3. Collins, p. 480
  4. Collins, p. 482