Edition 17th Surface Grass | Category Grand Slam | |
Date 16 August - 23 August (M)
15 June - 19 June (W) Location Newport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W) | ||
List of champions of the 1897 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 16 August to 23 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 15 June to 19 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Contents
Men's Singles
Robert Wrenn defeated Wilberforce Eaves 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2
Women's Singles
Juliette Atkinson defeated Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3
Men's Doubles
Leo Ware / George Sheldon defeated Harold Mahony / Harold Nisbet 11–13, 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–1
Women's Doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson defeated Mrs. Edwards / Elizabeth Rastall 6–2, 6–1, 6–1
Mixed Doubles
Laura Henson / D.L. Magruder defeated Maud Banks / B.L.C. Griffith 6–4, 6–3, 7–5