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 August 30 until September 2. 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
DateAugust 30 – September 2
Edition2nd
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island,
United States
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
United States Richard D. Sears
Doubles
United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight
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Finals

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Singles

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

Doubles

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "Brilliant Tennis Games" (PDF). The New York Times. September 3, 1882.
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