| Acton Vale LTC Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Abolished | 1891 |
| Location | East Acton, London, England. |
| Venue | Acton Vale Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface | Grass |
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 | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 |  Ernest Wool Lewis | Herbert Chipp | 7-5, 6–2, 7–5.<[2] |
| 1886 | Ernest Wool Lewis | Ernest George Meers | 6-2, 6–2, 6–2.[2] |
| 1888 | Ernest George Meers | Charles Gladstone Eames | 6-1, 6–1, 6–2.[2] |
| 1890[4] | Herbert Chipp | Wilberforce Eaves | 6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4.[2] |
| 1891 | Herbert Chipp | James Herbert Crispe | 6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1.[2] |
References
- ↑ "LAWN TENNIS. ACTON VALE CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 18 June 1885. p. 4. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Tournaments:Acton Vale LTC". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ The Sportsman
- ↑ "FIXTURES OF OPEN TOURNAMENTS". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 21 June 1890. p. 26. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
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