1896 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

List of champions of the 1896 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 17 August to 26 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 17 June to 20 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 17th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

1896 U.S. National Championships
Date17–26 August (M)
17–20 June (W)
Edition16th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's Singles
Robert Wrenn [1]
Women's Singles
Elisabeth Moore [1]
Men's Doubles
Carr Neel / Sam Neel [1]
Women's Doubles
Elisabeth Moore / Juliette Atkinson [1]
Mixed Doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Edwin P. Fischer [1]

Finals

Men's Singles

Robert Wrenn defeated Fred Hovey 7–5, 3–6, 6–0, 1–6, 6–1

Women's Singles

Elisabeth Moore defeated Juliette Atkinson 6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2

Men's Doubles

Carr Neel / Sam Neel defeated Robert Wrenn / Malcolm Chace 6–3, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–1

Women's Doubles

Elisabeth Moore / Juliette Atkinson defeated Annabella Wistar / Amy Williams 6–3, 9–7

Mixed Doubles

Juliette Atkinson / Edwin P. Fischer defeated Amy Williams / Mantle Fielding 6–2, 6–3, 6–3

References

  1. Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
Preceded by
1896 Wimbledon Championships
Grand Slams Succeeded by
1897 Wimbledon Championships
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