1887 women's tennis season

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1887 Women's tennis season
Lottie Dod age20.jpg
Lottie Dod becomes the second woman to win the Irish, Northern and Wimbledon Championships in the same year, and is joint title leader.
Details
Duration2 January – 24 December
Edition12th
Tournaments100
CategoriesMajor (4)
National (3)
Provincial/Regional/State (13)
County (10)
Regular (49)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod (5)
Flag of England.svg Margaret Bracewell (5)
Most tournament finals Flag of England.svg Maud Watson (7)
1886
1888

The 1887 Women's tennis season was a tennis circuit composed of 100 national, regional, county, and regular tournaments. The season began in January in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, and ended in December in Christchurch, New Zealand. [1]

Contents

Summary of season

From 1888 until 1912 Britain's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), grew in status and influence to become the de facto international tennis governing body before the proper International Lawn Tennis Federation commenced operations. [2] Despite the United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA) forming in 1881 a good seven years before the LTA, it was the British body that set laws, settled disputes and organized the increasingly complicated tournament calendar before the International Lawn Tennis Federation (ILTF) formed in March, 1913. [3]

After the formation of the ILTF the world tennis circuit going forward was a highly organised and structured network of national and international tournaments. [4] Most tennis tournaments were usually mixed events for men and women, and the women's international tennis circuit certainly up to 1923 was composed mainly of tournaments on the British and European Circuits. [5] After the USNLTA joined the ILTF this would later change with more and more tournaments being staged globally. Women tennis players on the world circuit up to the open era were funded by their national associations enabling them to travel and take part in international tournaments. [6]

1887 sees an increase in the number women's singles events being held as the tennis circuit continues to form. [7] The 1887 women's tennis season began on 2 January with the Farndon Park Open, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. [1] In May 1887 at the first major event of the year the Irish Championships [8] played at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin, Ireland. England's Lottie Dod wins the singles title defeating Maud Watson, she also picks up the mixed doubles title with Ernest Renshaw. [1] The ladies doubles event is won by Louisa Martin and Florence Stanuell. In terms of draw size the West of England Championships was the largest tournament of the year with a draw of 56 across three events.

In June 1887 at the second major tournament of the year the Northern Championships played at the Northern Lawn Tennis Club in Manchester Lottie Dod collects her second major title beating Maud Watson in straights sets, the women's doubles event is won by the sister's Ann Dod and Lottie Dod who defeat a Louisa Martin and Florence Stanuell in the final in three sets, the mixed doubles event is won by Irish pair Louisa Martin and Tom Campion who defeat Lottie Dod and Harry Grove in the final. [1]

In July at the 1887 Wimbledon Championships the world's first major tennis tournament, Lottie Dod completes a clean sweep all the British and Irish major tournaments, when she defeats defending champion Blanche Bingley in straight sets to claim her third major title. [9] [10]

In September at the U.S. National Championships a women's event is staged for the first time at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, PA and was played after the men's tournament had ended. 17-year-old Philadelphian Ellen Hansell became the first women's champion, defeating Laura Knight in straight sets. [11] The season ended on 24 December 1887 at the New Zealand Championships, held in Christchurch, New Zealand played on grass. [1]

Season results

Prior to the creation of the International Lawn Tennis Federation and the establishment of its world championship events in 1913 the Wimbledon Championships, the U.S. National Championships, the Irish Lawn Tennis Championships and the Northern Championships were considered by players and historians as the four most important tennis tournaments to win. [12] [13] [14]

This is a calendar of all known official events that were administered by national, regional, provincial, state, and county lawn tennis associations in the year 1887, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage where historical sources have permitted.

Key

Important. [15] [16] [17] [18]
National
Provincial/State/Regional
County
Regular

January

* (denotes doubles) ** (denotes mix doubles)

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
6 Jan. [1] Farndon Park Open
Farndon Park
Napier, New Zealand
Grass
Singles - Doubles
No Ladies SinglesNo Ladies Doubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Rose Tanner **
Flag of New Zealand.svg J.W. Begg
6–4, 6–0
Flag of New Zealand.svg Hilda Hitchings
Flag of New Zealand.svg R. Smith

February

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
21 Feb. Auckland Association Championships
Farndon Park
Auckland, New Zealand
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Mowbray
2–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of New Zealand.svg E. Morse

March

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
14 Mar. [1] Cannes Beau Site Hotel Tournament
Beau Site Hotel
Cannes, France
Clay
Singles - Doubles
No Ladies SinglesNo Ladies Doubles
Flag of England.svg Constance Bryan **
Flag of England.svg Ernest Renshaw
6–4, 13–11
Flag of England.svg Edith Gurney
Flag of England.svg Harry Grove
19 March. Southern California Championships [19]
(Spring Edition)
Casa Blanca Club
Riverside, United States
Asphalt
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Grace Gilliland
Won
Flag of the United States.svg Mrs. G. L. Waring

April

No events

May

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
1 May. Ceylon Championships
The Hill Club
Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon
Clay
Singles - Doubles
Flag of Ceylon (1875-1948).svg Isa Watson
4–6, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of Ceylon (1875-1948).svg Miss Bayley
9 May. [1] Inter-Colonial Lawn Tennis Tournament
(Championship of New South Wales)
Sydney, Australia
Asphalt
Singles - Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg EM Mayne
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg C. Greene Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mabel Shaw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ada Rodd
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eliza Fitzgerald
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Constance Raleigh
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lil Scott
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zilla Scott
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg C. Greene
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Constance Raleigh
Flag of Australia (converted).svg C. Greene
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dudley Webb
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eliza Fitzgerald
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robert Fitzgerald
21 May. [1] West of Scotland Championships [20]
Pollockshields Athletic Club
Pollokshields, Scotland
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of Scotland.svg Julia MacKenzie
6-0 10-8
Flag of England.svg Miss Blackburn
Flag of Scotland.svg Julia MacKenzie
Flag of Scotland.svg Miss Robertson
6–2, 6–3
Flag of England.svg Miss Blackburn
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Rodger
28 May. [1] Irish Championships [21]
Fitzwilliam LTC
Dublin, Ireland
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
6-4, 6-3
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
Flag of England.svg Lillian Watson
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Miss McClintock
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Miss Exham
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Florence Stanuell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Florence Stanuell
4–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of England.svg Lillian Watson
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
Flag of England.svg Ernest Renshaw
8–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of England.svg Harry Grove
30 May. [1] Berrylands Club Tournament
Berrylands LTC
Surbiton, England
Singles - Doubles
No Ladies SinglesNo Ladies Doubles
Flag of England.svg Harry Barlow
Flag of England.svg Miss Ripley
1–6, 6–5, 10–8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lucy Ripley
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Herbert Ripley
31 May. [1] Rotherby Invitation
Rotherby Hall Estate
Rotherby, England
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mrs Jacques
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Effie Noon
1–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Florence Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Turner
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Florence Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alfred E. Thompson
6–2, 5–7, 8–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Effie Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Conway John Morgan

June

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
3 Jun. [1] Championship of West of England [22]
Lansdown Cricket Club
Bath, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
7–5, 6–4
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg N. Pope
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg Miss Hornby
Flag of Scotland.svg Lottie Paterson
Flag of England.svg Miss Wilder
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
10–8, 6–3
Flag of England.svg Lillian Watson
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
Flag of the United States.svg James Dwight
6–4, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg William Renshaw
4 Jun. [1] Whitehouse Open
Whitehouse LTC
Edinburgh, Scotland
Clay
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
walkover
Flag of Scotland.svg Jane Meikle
Flag of England.svg Dorothy Boulton
Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
1–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Scotland.svg A. Forest
Flag of Scotland.svg Miss Meikle
Flag of England.svg Dorothy Boulton
Flag of Scotland.svg John Galbraith Horn
6–2, 3–6, 12–10
Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
Flag of Scotland.svg Richard Millar Watson
11 Jun Scottish Championships [23]
Dyvour Club
Edinburgh, Scotland
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
6–2, 6–2, 3–6, 8–6
Flag of England.svg Dorothy Boulton Flag of Scotland.svg Miss Meikle
Flag of Scotland.svg Lottie Paterson
Flag of Scotland.svg A. Forest
Flag of Scotland.svg Miss Moreton
Flag of Scotland.svg Jane Meikle
Challenger
Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
11 Jun. [1] East Gloucestershire Championship Challenge Cup [24]
Cheltenham LTC
Grass
Cheltenham, England
Singles - Doubles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
6–4, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Florence Stanuell
Flag of England.svg Edith Davies
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
Flag of England.svg Lillian Watson
Flag of England.svg Lillian Watson
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
6–4, 6–1
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Florence Stanuell
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of England.svg John Redfern Deykin
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United States.svg James Dwight
17 Jun. [1] Welsh Championships
Penarth LTC
Penarth, Wales
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
6–3, 6–3
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe Flag of England.svg Miss Cockshott
Flag of England.svg Lillian Watson
Flag of England.svg Clara Hill
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg E. Stephens
Flag of England.svg Lilian Watson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Baldwin
3–6, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of England.svg Ernest Renshaw
18 Jun London Championships [25]
London Athletic Club
London, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
6–4, 6–3
Flag of England.svg May Jacks Flag of Scotland.svg L. Murray
Flag of England.svg A. Tulloch
Flag of England.svg Mrs Anderson
Flag of England.svg E. Bushell
Flag of England.svg Florence Renwick
Flag of England.svg Lois Renwick
Challenger
Flag of England.svg Bernice James
18 Jun. Waterloo Tournament [26]
Waterloo, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Miss Pickthall
7–5, 6–1
Flag of England.svg M. Pick
Flag of England.svg K. Pick
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jacob Gaitskill Brown
6–2, 9–7
Flag of England.svg F. Bromfield
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JD Harris
20 Jun Headingley Tournament [27]
Headingley LTC
Headingley, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
6–3, 6–2
Flag of England.svg G. Harrison
25 Jun. [1] Northern Championships
Northern LTC
Manchester, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg May Langrishe
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Florence Stanuell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
Flag of England.svg Edith Davies
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
Challenger
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
6–4, 2–6, 6–3
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Florence Stanuell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Louisa Martin
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Tom Campion
8–6, 6–3
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
Flag of England.svg Harry Grove
25 Jun. Kent All-Comers' Championships [28]
Beckenham LTC
Beckenham, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
No Ladies SinglesNo Ladies Doubles
Flag of England.svg Miss Barlow
Flag of England.svg Harry Sibthorpe Barlow
7–5, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of England.svg May Jacks
Flag of England.svg HC Yockney

July

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
1 Jul Natal Championships
Pietermaritzburg, Colony of Natal
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the Natal Colony (1875-1910).svg Mabel Grant
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the Natal Colony (1875-1910).svg L. Button
2 Jul. [1] Midland Counties Championships
Edgbaston CLTC
Edgbaston, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
6-0 4-6 7-5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Mardall Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eva Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mary Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
6-4 7-5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bertha Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mary Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Redfern Deykin
6-4 11-9
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bertha Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Percy Bateman Brown
7 Jul. Wimbledon Championships [29]
AELTC
London, England
Outdoor
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
6–2, 6–0
Flag of England.svg Edith Cole Flag of England.svg Amy Tabor
Flag of England.svg Lilian Watson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AM Chambers
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julia Mackenzie
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg FM Pearson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J Shackle
Challenger
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
9 Jul. [1] Chapel Allerton LTC Tournament
Chapel Allerton LTC
Chapel Allerton, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
6–3, 5–6, 6–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lilla Moir
Flag of England.svg M. Crossley
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
4–6, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lilla Moir
Flag of England.svg E. Tannett
14 Jul. [1] Leamington Open Tournament
Leamington Spa, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Evelyn Blencowe
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gertrude Mellersh
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United States.svg James Dwight
6-4 4-6 6-0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mrs Hornby
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg AD Annesley
16 Jul. [1] Leicester Open Lawn Tennis Tournament
Leicester, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Effie Noon Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Florence Noon
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Flag of England.svg Miss Forsbroke
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Agnes Noon Watts
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg N. Pope
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Agnes Noon Watts
6–5, 6–5
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Forsbroke
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernest Lewis
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Florence Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg CP Brett
Armagh Lawn Tennis Tournament [30]
Archery LTC
Armagh, Ireland
Asphalt
Singles - Doubles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Doireann Boyle
6–3, 6–2
Flag of England.svg Lavinia Chambers
Flag of England.svg Lavinia Chambers
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Rory Maunsell
2–0 sets
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Doireann Boyle
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Harold Hardyman
21 Jul Taunton and West Somerset Lawn Tennis Tournament
Taunton, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg N. Pope
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A.M. Meyler
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alice Bagnall-Wild
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg N. Pope
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Escott
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Gilling-Lax
Norton Lawn Tennis Open Tournament
Norton Cricket Club Grounds
Norton, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Miss Marley
6–5, 6–1
Flag of England.svg Katharine Faithfull Flag of England.svg Elizabeth Faithfull
Flag of England.svg Ellinor Page
Flag of England.svg Miss Bolckow
Flag of England.svg Ethel Cochrane
Flag of England.svg Catherine Faithfull
Flag of England.svg Miss Page
23 Jul. [1] Middlesex Championships
Chiswick, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg D Patterson
6–0, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of England.svg Edith Gurney Flag of England.svg Miss Canning
Flag of England.svg Jemima Gray
Flag of England.svg Beatrice James
Flag of England.svg May Jacks
Flag of England.svg Miss Isabel Monckton
Flag of England.svg Margaret Rundall
Flag of England.svg Miss Gray
Flag of Scotland.svg Lottie Paterson
6–4, 6–1
Flag of England.svg May Jacks
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B James
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
Flag of England.svg George Hillyard
6–1, 6–0
Flag of England.svg May Jacks
Ealing LTC Championship
Ealing LTC
Ealing, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlotte Cooper
6–4, 5–7, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alice Brown Flag of England.svg Edith Gurney
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bertha Steedman
Staffordshire Lawn Tennis Tournament [1]
Stafford Institute LTC
Stafford, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Effie Noon
2–6, 6–2, 8–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Crofton
Flag of England.svg Effie Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg CP Brett
6–3, 1–6, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frederick Watts
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Agnes Noon Watts
30 Jul Northumberland County Association Tournament. [1]
Newcastle, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
4–6, 6–2, 8–6
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod Flag of England.svg Alice Cheese
Flag of England.svg A. Reay
Flag of England.svg Mrs R. Clayton
Flag of England.svg Helen Jackson
Flag of England.svg L. Wilson
Flag of England.svg Helen Jackson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Charles Kay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Bradshaw
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Herbert Wilberforce
Portishead Open Lawn Tennis Tournament [1]
Portishead, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
No Ladies Singles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Bryant
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winifred Parr
6–0, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Reynolds
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg F. Smith
> Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alice Parr
Flag of England.svg Ernest Renshaw
walkover
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Stock
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J.C. Prior
Derbyshire Championships [1]
Buxton, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg May Langrishe
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bertha Steedman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
Flag of England.svg Katherine Hill
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Eva Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mary Steedman
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg May Langrishe
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gertrude Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg Lottie Dod
Flag of the United States.svg James Dwight
6–4, 4–6, 6–2
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg May Langrishe
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg William Drumond Hamilton
Essex County Cricket Club Tournament [31]
Essex CCC
Leyton, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Brenda James
6–8, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of England.svg May Jacks Flag of England.svg Clara Hill
Flag of England.svg Florence Thompson
Essex Championships [32]
Essex CCC
Leyton, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Brenda James
6–8, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of England.svg May Jacks Flag of England.svg Clara Hill
Flag of England.svg Florence Thompson

August

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
1 August White Sulphur Springs Tournament
White Sulphur Springs, United States
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Margie Pettet
Won
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Cullen Flag of the United States.svg Miss Coggill
Flag of the United States.svg Mrs Pettit
2 Aug East of Ireland Championships [33]
Howth LTC
Howth, Ireland
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Miss Smith
6–2, 6–4
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg C. McClintock Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg G. Crofton
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg E. Lindsay
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg P. Costello
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Mrs Graham
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg E. Knox
Flag of England.svg Maud Scovell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg G. Crofton
Flag of England.svg Maxwell J. Carpendale
7–5, 6–4
Flag of England.svg Maud Scovell
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Cameron Deane Shute
5 Aug Darlington Association Tournament [34]
Darlington, England
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Helen Jackson
walkover
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Cheese
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of England.svg Helen Jackson
6–1, 6–3
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Marley
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Herbert Wilberforce
6–4, 6–4
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of Scotland.svg John Galbraith Horn
6 Aug Exmouth Lawn Tennis Club Tournament [35]
Exmouth LTC
Exmouth, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
6–4, 6–4
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson Flag of England.svg Constance Bryan
Flag of England.svg Lilian Watson
Flag of England.svg Georgina Kindersley
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Effie Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Noon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Baldwin
6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
Flag of England.svg George Hillyard
East Grinstead Lawn Tennis Tournament [36]
East Grinstead, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Cobbold
6–3, 6–3
Flag of England.svg May Arbuthnot
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Cobbold
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg William N. Cobbold
6–1, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of England.svg May Arbuthnot
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg William J. Down
Nottinghamshire LTA Tournament [37]
Trent Bridge Ground
Nottingham, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frances Snook
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Johnson Flag of the United Kingdom.svg LB Snook
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sybil Speed
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Herbert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jane Snook
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Louise Snook
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Herbert D. Snook
4–6, 6–2 retd.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Wadsworth
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Douglas
Waterford Open Tournament [38]
Rocklands Cricket Club
Waterford, Ireland
Grass
Singles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg P. Knox
4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg T. Knox
8 Aug Ilkley Open Tournament [39]
Ilkley LTC
Ilkley, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
3–6, 7–5, 6–1
Flag of England.svg L. Chatterton-Clarke
12 Aug. Kilkenny County and City Tournament [40]
Kilkenny, Ireland
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Jennie Power
6–8, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 7–5
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg E. McCheane
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Miss Rotheram
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Plunkett Greene
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg A.F. Gregory
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Francis Slade-Gully
13 Aug Teignmouth and Shaldon Open [41]
East Devon & Teignmouth LTC
Teignmouth, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
No Ladies SinglesNo Ladies Double
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernest Wool Lewis
6–2, 6–0
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wilfred Milne
Hull Westbourne Avenue Open Tournament [42]
Hull, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Constance Hodgson
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Angel Smith
20 Aug Yorkshire Association and County Open Tournament [43]
West Cliff LTC
Whitby, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
4–6, 6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Crossley Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg A. Turner
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg L. Chatterton-Clarke
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Flag of Scotland.svg A.S. Petrie
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
Challenger
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ethel Atkinson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ethel Atkinson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ella Rawlinson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg FJ Hirst
8–6, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Walters
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg M. Pole
Yorkshire Association County Closed TournamentYorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer (22 August 1887)
West Cliff LTC
Whitby, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood
7–5, 5–7, 6–0
Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
Torquay Lawn Tennis Tournament [44]
Torquay LTC
Torquay, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson Flag of England.svg E. Parson
Flag of England.svg Mrs Last-Smith
Flag of England.svg Miss Challenor
Flag of England.svg Miss Newland
Flag of England.svg Miss Tickell
Flag of England.svg Maud Watson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernest Wool Lewis
6–0, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Tickell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wilfred Milne
South Saxons Open Tournament [45]
Glynde Park
Grass
St Leonards-on-Sea, England
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg C. Smith
6–5, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. King
24 Aug South of Scotland Championships [46]
Beechgrove LTC
Moffat, Scotland
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Scotland.svg Lottie Paterson
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of Scotland.svg Lottie Paterson
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Scotland.svg Miss Meikle
Flag of Scotland.svg L. Murray
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of Scotland.svg Richard Millar Watson
6-2, 6–1
Flag of Scotland.svg Lottie Paterson
Flag of England.svg BH Smith
25 Aug Saxmundham LTC Tournament [47]
Hurts Hall Park
Saxmundham, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kate Barkley
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Edith Austin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg J. Bond
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg L. Davy
3–6, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg E. Henderson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg G. Henderson
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Edith Austin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Benjamin A. Cohen
6–5, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kate Barkley
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg TK Norman
27 Aug North of England Championships [48]
South Cliff LTC
Scarborough, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
6–0, 6–1
Flag of England.svg Beatrice Wood Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mary Steedman
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Connie Butler
Flag of England.svg Mabel Boulton
Flag of England.svg Miss Clark
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg B. Hopkinson
Challenger
Flag of England.svg Ann Dod
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bertha Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mary Steedman
5–7, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Grove
6–2, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mary Steedman
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg F Bradbury
30 Aug Bournemouth Lawn Tennis Club Tournament [49]
Dean Park
Bournemouth, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of England.svg Constance Bryan
6–1, 6–3
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe Flag of England.svg Mrs Hornby
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mrs Surman
Flag of England.svg M. Champneys
Flag of England.svg H. Mellersh
Flag of Scotland.svg A. McWilliam
Flag of England.svg Miss Urquhart
Flag of England.svg Constance Bryan
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Miss Elphinstone
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mrs Surman
Flag of England.svg Constance Bryan
Flag of England.svg Ernest Wool Lewis
6–3, 6–3, 6–4
Saint Patrick's Saltire.svg Beatrice Langrishe
Flag of England.svg Ernest Renshaw

September

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
3 Sep. Southern California Championships [19]
(Fall Edition)
Santa Monica Casino Courts
Santa Monica, United States
Asphalt
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Schumacher
Won
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Dexter
5 Sep Singapore LTC Ladies Championship
Singapore LTC
Singapore, Straits Settlements
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1874-1904).svg Miss Denny's
6–1, 6–2
Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1874-1904).svg Mrs. Bentley Flag of the British Straits Settlements (1874-1904).svg Mrs. Dare
6 Sep [1] South of England Championships
Devonshire Park LTC
Eastbourne, England
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
6–1, 6–3
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Flag of England.svg Laura Triscott
Flag of England.svg E. Malcolm
Flag of England.svg E. Monckton
Flag of England.svg Mrs Kate Tullock
Flag of England.svg Alice Strapp
Flag of England.svg Edith Gurney
Flag of England.svg Blanche Hillyard
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of England.svg Florence Mardall
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Margaret Bracewell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernest Wool Lewis
6–4, 8–6
Flag of England.svg Elizabeth Mocatta/
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry Stone
20 Sep New Hamburg Invitation [50]
New Hamburg LTC
New Hamburg, United States
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg May Colby
Won
Flag of the United States.svg Sadie Steele Flag of the United States.svg Anna Kerr
24 Sep New York Tennis Club Fall Open [50]
New York TC
New York City, United States
Clay
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Smallwood
6–4, 1–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Grundy Flag of the United States.svg Miss Tisdale
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Voorhoes
27 Sep Wissahickon Open
Philadelphia Cricket Club [50]
Wissahickon, United States
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Nellie Hansel
Won
Flag of the United States.svg  ?
30 Sep. [11] U.S. National Championships
Philadelphia Country Club
Philadelphia, United States
Grass
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Ellen Hansell
6-1, 6-0
Flag of the United States.svg Laura Knight Flag of the United States.svg Helen Day Harris
Flag of the United States.svg Alice Janney
Flag of the United States.svg Louise Allerdice
Flag of the United States.svg Ruth Cott
Flag of the United States.svg Jessie Harding

October

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
10 Oct Ladies Club for Outdoor Sports Open [51]
Livingston, United States
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Adeline Robinson
6–0, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Mrs AH Harris Flag of the United States.svg Mary Fellowes-Morgan
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Trowbridge
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Voorhoes
Flag of the United States.svg Adeline Robinson
Flag of the United States.svg Kitty Smith
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Fellowes-Morgan
Flag of the United States.svg Violet Ward
15 Oct Fall Open Far and Near [52]
Far and Near LTC
Hastings-on-Hudson, United States
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Adeline Robinson
6–0, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Ellen Roosevelt Flag of the United States.svg May Colby
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Smallwood
Flag of the United States.svg G. Fraser
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Lent
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Reese
Flag of the United States.svg G. W. Roosevelt
17 Oct Delaware Field Club Open [53]
Delaware Field Club
Wilmington, United States
Clay
Singles - Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Bertha Townsend
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Ellen Hansell Flag of the United States.svg Miss Bailey
Flag of the United States.svg Florence Bayard
Flag of the United States.svg Miss Duffield
Flag of the United States.svg Catherine Pyle
26 Oct [1] Victorian Championships
Melbourne Cricket Club
Melbourne, Australia
Singles - Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mabel Shaw
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eliza Fitzgerald Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nellie A. Beckett
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Miss Fincham
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mabel Shaw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phenie Shaw
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nellie A'Beckett
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eliza Fitzgerald

November

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
30 Nov Otago LTA Tournament [54]
Carisbrook Club Ground
Dunedin, New Zealand
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg E. Bathgate
8–6
Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Orbell Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Hertslet
Flag of New Zealand.svg R. Orbell
Flag of New Zealand.svg Kate Grant

December

EndedTournamentWinnerFinalistSemi finalistQuarter finalist
24 Dec New Zealand Championships [55]
Christchurch, New Zealand
Grass
Singles - Doubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Eveleen Harman
6–4, 7–9, 6–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ruth Orbell Flag of New Zealand.svg E Harman
Flag of New Zealand.svg Mrs G Way
Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Campbell
Flag of New Zealand.svg Mrs George
Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Orbell
Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Temple
Flag of New Zealand.svg E Gordon
Flag of New Zealand.svg Eveleen Harman
6–3, 6–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Miss Orbell
Flag of New Zealand.svg Ruth Orbell
Flag of New Zealand.svg Hilda Hitchings
Flag of New Zealand.svg EP Hudson
6–3, 6–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Sarah Lance
Flag of New Zealand.svg HB Williams

Tournament winners (singles)

This is a list of winners by the total number of singles titles won for 1887 major titles in bold:

Season statistics

Singles

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