List of champions of The 1886 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from Tuesday August 23 to Saturday August 28 on the outdoor Grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. It was the 6th United States National Championships and the second Grand Slam of season.
| 1886 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 23–28 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Richard D. Sears[1][2] | |
| Doubles | |
| Richard D. Sears / James Dwight[1] | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Richard D. Sears defeated R. Livingston Beeckman 4–6, 6–1, 6–3, 6–4
Doubles edit
Richard D. Sears / James Dwight defeated Howard Taylor / Godfrey Brinley 7–5, 6–8,[a] 7–5, 6–4
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Collins, Bud (2016). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (3rd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. pp. 482, 505. ISBN 978-1-937559-38-0.
- ^ Albiero, Alessandro; Carta, Andrea (2010). The Grand Slam Record Book Vol. 1. Monte Porzio Catone: Effepi Libri. p. 695. ISBN 978-88-6002-017-8.