Tennis tournament
Acton Vale LTC Open |
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Founded | 1885; 140 years ago (1885) |
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Abolished | 1891; 134 years ago (1891) |
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Location | East Acton, London, England. |
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Venue | Acton Vale Lawn Tennis Club |
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Surface | Grass |
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The Acton Vale LTC Open[1] was a grass court tennis tournament held in Acton Vale LTC, East Acton, London, England from 1885 to 1891.[2]
History
The Acton Vale Open tennis tournament was established in June 1885.[3] The tournament attracted many prominent players with singles draw averaging 32.[2] The tournament was held annually until 1891 then was discontinued due to a compulsory purchase order being issued by the local authority to redevelop the land. The club moved to a new location but the event never recovered.
Finals
Men's singles
Incomplete roll:[2]
Year
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Winner
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Finalist
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Score
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1885 |
Ernest Wool Lewis |
Herbert Chipp |
7-5, 6–2, 7–5.<[2]
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1886 |
Ernest Wool Lewis |
Ernest George Meers |
6-2, 6–2, 6–2.[2]
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1888 |
Ernest George Meers |
Charles Gladstone Eames |
6-1, 6–1, 6–2.[2]
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1890[4] |
Herbert Chipp |
Wilberforce Eaves |
6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4.[2]
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1891 |
Herbert Chipp |
James Herbert Crispe |
6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1.[2]
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References