Acton Vale LTC Open explained

Acton Vale LTC Open
Type:defunct
Location:East Acton, London, England.
Venue:Acton Vale Lawn Tennis Club
Surface:Grass

The Acton Vale LTC Open[1] was a grass court tennis tournament held in Acton Vale LTC, East Acton, London, England from 1885 to 1891.[2]

History

The Acton Vale Open tennis tournament was established in June 1885.[3] The tournament attracted many prominent players with singles draw averaging 32.[2] The tournament was held annually until 1891 then was discontinued due to a compulsory purchase order being issued by the local authority to redevelop the land. The club moved to a new location but the event never recovered.

Finals

Men's singles

Incomplete roll:[2]

YearWinnerFinalistScore
1885 Ernest Wool Lewis7-5, 6–2, 7–5.<
1886 Ernest Wool Lewis Ernest George Meers6-2, 6–2, 6–2.
1888 Ernest George Meers Charles Gladstone Eames6-1, 6–1, 6–2.
1890[4] Herbert Chipp Wilberforce Eaves6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4.
1891 Herbert Chipp James Herbert Crispe6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1.

Notes and References

  1. News: LAWN TENNIS. ACTON VALE CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT . 19 May 2023 . The Sportsman . British Newspaper Archive . 18 June 1885 . London . 4. subscription.
  2. Web site: Tournaments:Acton Vale LTC. The Tennis Base . Tennismem SL . 18 May 2023. subscription.
  3. The Sportsman
  4. News: FIXTURES OF OPEN TOURNAMENTS . 19 May 2023 . The Sportsman . British Newspaper Archive . 21 June 1890 . London . 26. subscription.