Wellesley Open
| Wellesley Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | USNLTA Circuit |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Abolished | 1888 |
| Editions | 1 |
| Location | Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Venue | Ridge Hill Farm |
The Wellesley Open [1] was a grass court tennis tournament staged for one edition only from July 10 to 13 1888.[2] It was played at Ridge Hill Farm in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.
The event was part of the USNLTA Circuit for that season only.
History
[edit]The tournament was organized by Fred Hovey then president of the Wellesley Lawn Tennis Club.[3]
The tournament featured a 20 man draw for the singles, 10 pairs for the men's doubles.[4] It included players such as Fred S. Mansfield, Fred Hovey who also played, Henry Ditson of the sports company Wright & Ditson, Edward Peale MacMullen and Henry Bixby.[5]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Winners | Runners Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 |  Philip Sears |
Arthur Williston [6] |
4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.[7] |
References
[edit]- ^ Gill Hall, Valentine. (1889) Lawn Tennis in America. D.W. Cranberry & Co. Boston. United States. pp.30, 31.
- ^ Wellesley Tennis Tournament. (20 July 1888). The Newton Graphic. Newton Massachusetts. United States. page.8.
- ^ Wellesley Tennis Tournament. (20 July 1888). The Newton Graphic. Newton Massachusetts. United States. page.8.
- ^ Tennis Archives
- ^ Tennis Archives
- ^ Tennis Archives
- ^ Hall, Valentine Gill pp.30-31.
Sources
[edit]- Tennis Archives Tournament: Wellesley. https://www.tennisarchives.com/tournament/.