1898 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

List of champions of the 1898 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from 15 August to 22 August on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from 14 June to 18 June on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, PA. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

1898 U.S. National Championships
Date15–22 August (M)
14–18 June (W)
Edition18th
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's Singles
Malcolm Whitman [1]
Women's Singles
Juliette Atkinson [1]
Men's Doubles
Leo Ware / George Sheldon [1]
Women's Doubles
Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson [1]
Mixed Doubles
Carrie Neely / Edwin P. Fischer [1]

Finals

Men's Singles

Malcolm Whitman defeated Dwight F. Davis 3–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–1

Women's Singles

Juliette Atkinson defeated Marion Jones 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 2–6, 7–5

Men's Doubles

Leo Ware / George Sheldon defeated Holcombe Ward / Dwight Davis 1–6, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 7–5

Women's Doubles

Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson defeated Marie Wimer / Carrie Neely 6–1, 2–6, 4–6, 6–1, 6–2

Mixed Doubles

Carrie Neely / Edwin P. Fischer defeated Helen Chapman / J.A. Hill 6–2, 6–4, 8–6

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
1898 Wimbledon Championships
Grand Slams Succeeded by
1899 Wimbledon Championships
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