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]
| 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 |
History edit
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]
Finals edit
Men's Singles edit
| 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] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d Nieuwland, Alex (2011–2022). Source: https://www.tennisarchives.com/tournament/New York and District Championships. Search tournament by name. Tennis Archives. Netherlands.
- ^ "Frank Benson: Overview". ATP Tour. Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Lawn Tennis:Mr. Richard Conover wins New York Tournament". www.nytimes.com. New York City: The New York Times Company. June 26, 1882. p. 28. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Collections Online: Biography: Frank Sherman Benson". www.britishmuseum.org. British Museum. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ New York Times (June 26, 1882). p.28.