1954 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles explained

Second-seeded Doris Hart defeated Louise Brough 6–8, 6–1, 8–6 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1954 U.S. National Championships and completed the career grand slam in singles.^{[1] [2]} She also completed the first 'Boxed Set' in tennis history. Maureen Connolly was the three-time defending champion, but was unable to defend her title after a horse riding accident.^[3]

Seeds

The eight seeded players are listed below. Doris Hart is the champion; others show in brackets the round in which they were eliminated.^{[4] [5]}

1. Louise Brough (finalist)
2. Doris Hart (champion)
3. Beverly Baker Fleitz (quarterfinals)
4. Margaret Osborne duPont (third round)
5. Shirley Fry (semifinals)
6. Betty Pratt (quarterfinals)
7. Helen Perez (second round)
8. Lois Felix (quarterfinals)

Draw

Key

• Q = Qualifier
• WC = Wild card
• LL = Lucky loser
• r = Retired

Final eight

Notes and References

1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York City]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 471.
2. Book: Dunlop Lawn Tennis Annual and Almanack 1955. 1955. Ed. J. Burrow & Co. Ltd.. London. 178–181. G.P. Hughes. Pat Hughes (tennis).
3. News: Tennis great Mo Connolly dies in Texas. Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. June 22, 1969. 4-sports.
4. News: Trabert Seeded First in Field. Spokane Daily Chronicle. AP. August 26, 1954. Google News Archive.
5. News: National Tennis Tournament Starts Today. Herald-Journal. AP. August 28, 1954. 7. Google News Archive.