The 1945 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from 28 August until 3 September. It was the 65th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and due to World War II it was the only Grand Slam tennis event of the year.[1]
1945 U.S. National Championships | |
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Date | 28 August – 3 September |
Edition | 65th |
Category | Grand Slam (ILTF) |
Surface | Grass |
Location | Forest Hills, Queens New York City, United States |
Venue | West Side Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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Men's doubles | |
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Women's doubles | |
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Mixed doubles | |
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FinalsEdit
Men's singlesEdit
Frank Parker defeated William Talbert 14–12, 6–1, 6—2
Women's singlesEdit
Sarah Palfrey Cooke defeated Pauline Betz 3–6, 8–6, 6–4
Men's doublesEdit
Gardnar Mulloy / Bill Talbert defeated Bob Falkenburg / Jack Tuero 12–10, 8–10, 12–10, 6–2 [2]
Women's doublesEdit
Louise Brough / Margaret Osborne defeated Pauline Betz / Doris Hart 6–3, 6–3 [3]
Mixed doublesEdit
Margaret Osborne / Bill Talbert defeated Doris Hart / Bob Falkenberg 6–4, 6–4 [4]