The 1897 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place in June and August of 1897. The women's tournament was held from June 15 to June 19 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The men's tournament was held from August 16 to August 23 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 17th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Finals
Men's singles
Robert Wrenn defeated Wilberforce Eaves 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2
Women's singles
Juliette Atkinson defeated Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3
Men's doubles Leo Ware / George Sheldon defeated Harold Mahony / Harold Nisbet 11–13, 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–1
Women's doubles Juliette Atkinson / Kathleen Atkinson defeated Mrs. Edwards / Elizabeth Rastall 6–2, 6–1, 6–1
Mixed doubles Laura Henson / D.L. Magruder defeated Maud Banks / B.L.C. Griffith 6–4, 6–3, 7–5
References
External links Official US Open website