Finals
Men's Singles
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 |  Richard Field Conover | Frank Sherman Benson [4] | 6–1, 0–6, 6–5 [1] |
| 1883 | Clarence Munroe Clark |  William Glyn | 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 [5] |
| New York and District Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Abolished | 1883 |
| Location | Staten Island, New York City, United States |
| Venue | Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club |
| Surface | Grass |
The New York and District Championships was a men's grass court tennis tournament held at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, Staten Island, New York City, United States for only two editions in 1882 and 1883. [1]
The New York and District Championships was a late 19th century tennis event first staged in June 1882 at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, Staten Island, New York City, United States [1] The first and final known winner of the men's singles was American player Richard Field Conover who defeated Frank Sherman Benson [2] 6–1, 0–6, 6–5 in the final. [1] The final known men's edition in 1883 was won by American player Clarence M. S. Clark who defeated the British player William Glyn. [3]
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | Richard Field Conover | Frank Sherman Benson [4] | 6–1, 0–6, 6–5 [1] |
| 1883 | Clarence Munroe Clark | William Glyn | 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 [5] |
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