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1882 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1882 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 30 – September 2
Edition2nd
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, Rhode Island,
United States
VenueNewport Casino
Champions
Singles
United States Richard D. Sears
Doubles
United States Richard D. Sears / United States James Dwight
← 1881 · U.S. National Championships · 1883 →

The 1882 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, United States. The tournament ran from August 30 until September 2. It was the 2nd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Thirty players entered the singles competition and fifteen teams took part in the doubles championship.

Finals

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Singles

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United States Richard Sears defeated United States Clarence M. Clark 6–1, 6–4, 6–0 [1]

Doubles

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United States Richard Sears / United States James Dwight def. United States Crawford Nightingale / United States George Smith 6–2, 6–4, 6–4 [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Brilliant Tennis Games" (PDF). The New York Times. September 3, 1882.
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