The Kemptown Tournament was a late Victorian period combined men's and women's grass court tennis tournament held only one time in June 1880,[1] at Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, England.[2]
| Kemptown Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Abolished | 1880 |
| Location | Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, England |
| Surface | Grass |
History
editThe Kemptown Tournament was a Victorian era grass court tennis tournament staged only one time from 14 to 21 June 1880. The tournament featured both a men's and women's singles events.[3] The gentleman's singles was won by Sir Arthur Oldham Jennings who defeated Sir Thomas Jenner Verrall, and the ladie's singles was won by Miss Adshead who defeated Eva Adshead 6–1, 4–6, 3–6, 6–2, 6–3, this match was unusual in that it featured a five set match.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Lawn Tennis: Kemptown Brighton: Singles some first rate play was exhibited in the match between Miss Congreve and Miss E. Adshead. both competitors appearing to be equally good until the final set, when Miss E. Adshead, having been quite outlasted by her opponent won". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archives. 14 June 1880.
- ^ Nieuwland, Alex. "Edition – Kemptown 1880". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Tennis Archives
- ^ "Lawn Tennis: Kemptown Brighton: Ladies Final a hard fought match between Miss. Adshead and Miss E. Adshead concluded 22nd June, with Miss. Adshead emerging victorious by three sets to two". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archives. 26 June 1880.
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