The Acton Vale LTC Open was a grass court tennis tournament held in Acton Vale LTC, East Acton, London, England from 1885 to 1891.
History The Acton Vale Open tennis tournament was established in June 1885.The Sportsman The tournament attracted many prominent players with singles draw averaging 32. The tournament was held annually until 1891 then was discontinued due to a compulsory purchase order being issued by the local authority to redevelop the land. The club moved to a new location but the event never recovered.
Finals Men's singles Incomplete roll: YearWinnerFinalistScore1885 Ernest Wool Lewis Herbert Chipp 7-5, 6–2, 7–5.1886 Ernest Wool Lewis Ernest George Meers6-2, 6–2, 6–2.1888 Ernest George Meers Charles Gladstone Eames6-1, 6–1, 6–2.1890 Herbert Chipp Wilberforce Eaves6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4.1891 Herbert Chipp James Herbert Crispe6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1.
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