Edition 18th Surface Grass | Category Grand Slam | |
Date 15 August - 22 August (M)
14 June - 18 June (W) Location Newport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W) | ||
List of champions of the 1898 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 15 August to 22 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 14 June to 18 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
Malcolm Whitman defeated Dwight F. Davis 3–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–1
Women's Singles
Juliette Atkinson defeated Marion Jones 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5
Men's Doubles
Leo Ware / George Sheldon defeated Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis 1–6, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5
Women's Doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson defeated Marie Wimer / Carrie Neely 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–1, 6–2
Mixed Doubles
Carrie Neely / Edwin P. Fischer defeated Helen Chapman / J.A. Hill 6–2, 6–4, 8–6