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1902 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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1902 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 18–27 (M)
June 24–27 (W)
Edition22nd
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGrass
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
Champions
Men's singles
United States William Larned[1]
Women's singles
United States Marion Jones[1]
Men's doubles
United Kingdom Reginald Doherty / United Kingdom Laurence Doherty
Women's doubles
United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Marion Jones
Mixed doubles
United States Elisabeth Moore / United States Wylie Grant
← 1901 · U.S. National Championships · 1903 →

The 1902 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a Grand Slam tennis tournament. The men's tournament was held from August 18 to August 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from June 24 to June 27 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was the 22nd U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. William Larned and Marion Jones won the singles titles.

Finals

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Men's singles

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United States William Larned defeated United Kingdom Reginald Doherty 4–6, 6–2, 6–4, 8–6

Women's singles

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United States Marion Jones defeated United States Elisabeth Moore 6–1, 1–0, ret.

Men's doubles

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United Kingdom Reginald Doherty / United Kingdom Laurence Doherty defeated United States Holcombe Ward / United States Dwight F. Davis 11–9, 12–10, 6–4

Women's doubles

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United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Marion Jones defeated United States Maud Banks / United States Winona Closterman 6–2, 7–5

Mixed doubles

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United States Elisabeth Moore / United States Wylie Grant defeated United States Elizabeth Rastall / United States Albert Hoskins 6–2, 6–1

References

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  1. ^ a b Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
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