Market Harborough Open Championship | |
Type: | defunct |
Location: | Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England |
Venue: | Market Harborough LTC |
The Market Harborough Open Championship[1] also known as the Market Harborough Open [2] was men's and women's grass court tennis tournament founded in 1889,[3] as the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament.[4] It was played at the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Club, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England.[3] The tournament was staged annually until at least 1909.
In 1889 the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament was established.[5] Market Harborough was a popular holiday destination during the 19th century, which led to the initial success and patronage of this tournament.[6] [3] By the beginning of the 20th century the tournament was known as the Market Harborough Open Championship.[3] In 1909 the tournament was eventually cancelled due to lack of financial support that had started as early as 1902.[6]
(Incomplete roll) * denotes challenger in the challenge round stage.
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score | |
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1889 | Frank Noon | Alfred Ernest Crawley * | 6–4, 6–3, 6–4. | |
1890 | Frank Noon | Alfred Ernest Crawley * | 6–4, 6–3, 6–2. | |
1891 | Charles Sydney Viccars * | Frank Noon | w.o. | |
1903 | Frank Riseley | William Taylor | 8–6, 3–6, 6–3. | |
(incomplete roll)