1898 in tennis
| Years in tennis |
This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1898. 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
Men's singles
Reginald Doherty defeated Laurence Doherty, 6–3, 6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1 [2]
Women's singles
Charlotte Cooper defeated Louisa Martin, 6–4, 6–4 [3]
Men's doubles
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Clarence Hobart / Harold Nisbet, 6–4, 6–4, 6–2 [4]
US Open
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
Notes
References
- ↑ Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- ↑ "Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
- ↑ "Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
External links
- Official website of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)
- Official website of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
- Official website of the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
- Official website of the International Team Competition in Men's Tennis (Davis Cup) Archived June 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- Official website of the International Team Competition in Women's Tennis (Fed Cup) Archived January 7, 2014, at the Wayback Machine