| Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Abolished | 1884 |
| Location | Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, England |
| Venue | Abbot's Court |
| Surface | Grass |
The Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament [1] was a men's grass court tennis tournament first held in August 1881 at Abbot's Court, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, England. [2] The event ran for four editions only till 1884. [3]
The Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament was a late 19th century grass court tennis tournament held only two times from 1881 to 1882 at Abbot's Court, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, England. [4] The first winner of the men's singles was Britain's Edward Mansel. [5] The final winner of the men's singles was Ernest Wool Lewis. [6]
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 |  Edward Mansel |  Warwick Stunt | 6-3, 6–2, 6-2 [7] |
| 1882 | Charles Haynes | Mr. Stuart | 3-6, 6–4, 6–3. [8] |
| 1884 | Ernest Wool Lewis | Roy Allen | 6-4, 6–4, 6-4 [9] |
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | Charles Haynes Miss Helen Winckworth | Charles Lake Miss Sarah Rosher | 2-6, 6–3, 6-4 [10] |
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