The Aldershot Division Open was a late Victorian era men's grass court founded in 1879. The tournament ran until 1885 before it was discontinued.
History The Aldershot Division Open Tournament were established in 1879.Aldershot Military Gazette (1881) The tournament was staged at the Aldershot Divisional LTC, Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire, England. This military sports tournament organised by the Aldershot Division of the British Army was an open competition for serving officers of the division, and civilian amateur tennis players. The tournament ran for just seven editions before it was abolished in 1885.
Men's Singles YearWinnerRunner-upScore1881 Lt-Col Robert Holt Stuart Truell Lieut. Robert Howden Kellie.6–4, 1–6, 6–5.1885 Lieut. D. Bligh Lieut. R. Jones.2–1 sets.Aldershot Military Gazette (1885)
Women's Singles YearWinnerRunner-upScore1881 Miss Draper Miss Pritchard2–0 sets.Aldershot Military Gazette (1885)
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