The Scarlet Ribbon Amateur Tournament was a late 19th-century men's grass court tennis tournament held at the Scarlet Ribbon Lawn Tennis Club, Stenton, Chicago, Illinois, United States from 1885 to 1886. The tournament was played at until 1886.
History Scarlet Ribbon Lawn Tennis Club was founded in the early 1880s. In 1885 the club established the Scarlet Ribbon Amateur Tournament. The tournament continued to be held annually through until 1886 when it was discontinued.
Finals Men's Singles YearWinnerFinalistScore1885 J.W. Corwith Charles Amherst Chasedef.1886 Charles Amherst Chase Henry Slocum 2–6, 6–3, 6–3, 6–4.
Men's Doubles YearWinnerFinalistScore1885 E.S. Baumann Samuel T Chase ? ?won. 1886 Charles Amherst Chase Samuel T Chase Godfrey Brinley Henry Slocum def.
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