The Nebraska State Championships[1] or simply the Nebraska Championships was a men's and women's open tennis tournament founded in 1890 as the Championship of Nebraska.[2] Also known as the Nebraska State Open Championships. The tournament was first played at the Kearney, Nebraska, United States.[3] It was played annually till 1972.[3]
| Nebraska State Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | USLTA Circuit (1890–22) ILTF World Circuit (1923–72) |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Abolished | 1972 |
| Location | Hastings Kearney Lincoln Omaha |
| Venue | Various |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
History
editInJune 1890 the Nebraska Championships was established the winners of the inaugural singles events were W.E. Davidson (men) and Miss Doolittle (women).[4] The tournaments was held in various locations throughout its run such as Hastings, Kearney, Lincoln and Omaha.[3] The tournament was staged annually as part of the ILTF World Circuit until at least 1972 when it was downgraded from the senior world tour and became part of the national USTA Circuit.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Lawn Tennis". Outing and the Wheelman. Boston: W. B. Holland. 1894. p. 171.
- ^ "THE TOURNAMENT". Kearney Hub. Kearney, Nebraska: newspapers.com. 18 Jun 1890. p. 4. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Tournaments: Nebraska State Championships". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Kearney Hub, (18 Jun 1890) Page 4.