The Acton Vale LTC Open[1] was a grass court tennis tournament held in Acton Vale LTC, East Acton, London, England from 1885 to 1891.[2]
| Acton Vale LTC Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Abolished | 1891 |
| Location | East Acton, London, England. |
| Venue | Acton Vale Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface | Grass |
History
editThe Acton Vale Open tennis tournament was established in June 1885.[3] The tournament attracted many prominent players with singles draw averaging 32.[2] The tournament was held annually until 1891 then was discontinued due to a compulsory purchase order being issued by the local authority to redevelop the land. The club moved to a new location but the event never recovered.
Finals
editMen's singles
editIncomplete roll:[2]
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 |  Ernest Wool Lewis |
Herbert Chipp |
7-5, 6–2, 7–5.<[2] |
| 1886 | Ernest Wool Lewis |
Ernest George Meers |
6-2, 6–2, 6–2.[2] |
| 1888 | Ernest George Meers |
Charles Gladstone Eames |
6-1, 6–1, 6–2.[2] |
| 1890[4] | Herbert Chipp |
Wilberforce Eaves |
6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4.[2] |
| 1891 | Herbert Chipp |
James Herbert Crispe |
6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1.[2] |
References
edit- ^ "LAWN TENNIS. ACTON VALE CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 18 June 1885. p. 4. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Tournaments:Acton Vale LTC". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ The Sportsman
- ^ "FIXTURES OF OPEN TOURNAMENTS". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 21 June 1890. p. 26. Retrieved 19 May 2023.