1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge

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1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge
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Duration6 – 8 August 1902
Edition2nd
Teams2
Champion
Winning NationFlag of the United States (1896-1908).svg  United States
1900
1903

The 1902 International Lawn Tennis Challenge was the second edition of what is now known as the Davis Cup . The tie was played at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn, New York, United States. [1] The Crescent Athletic Club was located at Narrows Avenue and 85th Street, site at present of the Fort Hamilton HS Athletic Field.

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Result

United States vs. British Isles

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United States
3
Crescent Athletic Club, Brooklyn, NY, United States [1]
6–8 August 1902 [1]
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British Isles
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Malcolm Whitman
Joshua Pim
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2 Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg
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William Larned
Reginald Doherty
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3 Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg
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Dwight Davis  /  Holcombe Ward
Laurence Doherty  /  Reginald Doherty
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10
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4 Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg
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William Larned
Joshua Pim
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3
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5 Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg
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Malcolm Whitman
Reginald Doherty
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References

  1. 1 2 3 "United States v British Isles". daviscup.com.