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]
| 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 |
History
editThe Abbot's Court Hoo Tournament was a 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 men's singles was Britain's Edward Mansel.[5] The final winner of the men's singles was Ernest Wool Lewis.[6]
Finals
editMen's Singles
edit| 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
edit| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | Charles Haynes Miss Helen Winckworth | Charles Lake Miss Sarah Rosher | 2-6, 6–3, 6-4[10] |
References
edit- ↑ "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.