1883 in tennis

This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1883. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and women's ILTF tennis circuits.[1]

Australian Open

No event.

French Open

Not a Grand Slam event.

Wimbledon

Final

Centre Court in 1883, challenge round between William and Ernest Renshaw

United Kingdom William Renshaw defeated United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw, 2–6, 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–3[2]

All Comers' Final

United Kingdom Ernest Renshaw defeated United Kingdom Donald Stewart, 0–6, 6–3, 6–0, 6–2[3]

US Open

Singles

Main article: 1883 U.S. National Championships – Singles

United States Richard D. Sears defeated United States James Dwight 6–2, 6–0, 9–7

Doubles

Main article: 1883 U.S. National Championships – Doubles

United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight def. United States Arthur Newbold / United States Alexander Van Rensselaer 6–0, 6–2, 6–2

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. ↑ "Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ 100 Years of Wimbledon, by Lance Tingay (Guinness Superlatives Ltd. 1977)
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