1882 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

The 1882 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, United States. The tournament ran from 30 August until 2 September. It was the 2nd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Thirty players entered the singles competition and fifteen teams took part in the doubles championship.

1882 U.S. National Championships
Date30 August – 2 September
Edition2nd
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island,
United States
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
Richard D. Sears
Doubles
Richard D. Sears / James Dwight

Champions

Men's Singles
Main article: 1882 U.S. National Championships – Singles

Richard Sears defeated Clarence M. Clark 6–1, 6–4, 6–0 [1]

Men's Doubles
Main article: 1882 U.S. National Championships – Doubles

Richard Sears / James Dwight def. Crawford Nightingale / George Smith 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 [1]

References
  1. "Brilliant Tennis Games" (PDF). The New York Times. September 3, 1882.
Preceded by
1882 Wimbledon Championships		 Grand Slams Succeeded by
1883 Wimbledon Championships
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