Anglo Dutch Club Tournament Explained

Anglo Dutch Club Tournament
Type:Defunct
Location:Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Venue:Anglo Dutch Lawn Tennis Club

The Anglo Dutch Tournament was a men's and women's hard court tennis tournament founded in 1887.[1] The tournament was organised by the Anglo Dutch Lawn Tennis Club and was played in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. It was held annually until 1947 when it was discontinued.[1]

History

In 1885 the Anglo Dutch Lawn Tennis Club was founded.[2] The event was organised by the English Dutch Lawn-Tennis Association and played at the Anglo Dutch Lawn Tennis Club.[3] The founders of the association and club were H. Turing, then Vice-Consul of England, and his acquaintances including Allan, Furnis, Smith Livingstone, Parker, Robert Laming and John Bonke.[4] The tournament was held annually until 1947 when it was discontinued.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tournaments: Anglo Dutch Club Tournament. The Tennis Base . Tennismem SL . August 29, 2023. subscription.
  2. Web site: Database Sports: The Anglo Dutch Lawn Tennis Club . Huygens Institute . . 29 August 2023 . Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  3. Huygens Institute
  4. Huygens Institute