The Market Harborough Open Championship also known as the Market Harborough Open was men's and women's grass court tennis tournament founded in 1889, as the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament. It was played at the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Club, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. The tournament was staged annually until at least 1909.
History In 1889 the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament was established.Rugby Advertiser Market Harborough was a popular holiday destination during the 19th century, which led to the initial success and patronage of this tournament. By the beginning of the 20th century the tournament was known as the Market Harborough Open Championship. In 1909 the tournament was eventually cancelled due to lack of financial support that had started as early as 1902.
Finals Men's Singles (Incomplete roll) * denotes challenger in the challenge round stage. YearWinnerRunner-upScore1889 Frank Noon Ernest Crawley *6–4, 6–3, 6–4. 1890 Frank Noon Ernest Crawley *6–4, 6–3, 6–2. 1891* Charles Sidney Viccars Frank Noonw.o. 1903 Frank Riseley William Taylor8–6, 3–6, 6–3.
Women's singles (incomplete roll) YearWinnersRunners-upScore1890 Kate Nunneley Agnes Noon Watts6–2, 8–6
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