| Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Abolished | 1884 |
| Location | Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, England |
| Venue | Abbot's Court |
| Surface | Grass |
The Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament[1] was a men's grass court tennis tournament first held in August 1881 at Abbot's Court, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, England.[2] The event ran for four editions only till 1884.[3]
History
The Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament was an late 19th century grass court tennis tournament held only two times from 1881 to 1882 at Abbot's Court, Hoo St Werburgh, Rochester, Kent, England.[4] The first winner of the mens singles was Britain's Edward Mansel.[5] The final winner of the men's singles was Ernest Wool Lewis.[6]
Finals
Mens Singles
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 |  Edward Mansel |  Warwick Stunt | 6-3, 6–2, 6-2[7] |
| 1882 | Charles Haynes | Mr. Stuart | 3-6, 6–4, 6–3.[8] |
| 1884 | Ernest Wool Lewis | Roy Allen | 6-4, 6–4, 6-4[9] |
Mixed Doubles
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | Charles Haynes Miss Helen Winckworth | Charles Lake Miss Sarah Rosher | 2-6, 6–3, 6-4[10] |
References
- ↑ "Tournament at Abbot's Court Hoo". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archive. 15 July 1882. p. 29. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ↑ "Tournament – Abbot's Court". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ↑ "Tournament at Abbot's Court Hoo". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archive. 9 August 1884. p. 44. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ↑ "Tournament at Abbot's Court Hoo". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archive. 3 September 1881. p. 37. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ↑ The Field (3 September 1881) p. 37.
- ↑ The Field (9 August 1884) p. 44.
- ↑ The Field (3 September 1881) p. 37.
- ↑ The Field (15 July 1882) p. 29.
- ↑ The Field (9 August 1884) p. 44.
- ↑ The Field (15 July 1882) p. 29.
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