1884 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1884 U.S. National Championships
1884 U.S. National Championships
Date	August 26–27
Edition	4th
Surface	Grass
Location	Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Venue	Newport Casino
Champions
Singles
	Richard D. Sears
Doubles
	Richard D. Sears / James Dwight

Last updated May 15, 2023

List of champions of the 1884 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from August 26 to August 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 4th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Finals

Singles

Richard D. Sears defeated Howard Taylor 6–0, 1–6, 6–0, 6–2 ^[1]

Doubles

Richard D. Sears / James Dwight defeated Walter Berry / Alexander Van Rensselaer, 6–4, 6–1, 8–10, 6–4 ^[2]

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References

↑ Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 454. ISBN 978-0942257700.
↑ Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.

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Preceded by 1884 Wimbledon Championships	Grand Slams	Succeeded by 1885 Wimbledon Championships

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[1] Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 454. ISBN 978-0942257700.

[2] Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.

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