| Wellesley Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | USNLTA Circuit |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Abolished | 1888 |
| Editions | 1 |
| Location | Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Venue | Ridge Hill Farm |
The Wellesley Open was a grass court tennis tournament staged for one edition only from July 10 to 13 1888. It was played at Ridge Hill Farm in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.
The event was part of the USNLTA Circuit for that season only.
History
The tournament was organized by Fred Hovey then president of the Wellesley Lawn Tennis Club.
The tournament featured a 20 man draw for the singles, 10 pairs for the men's doubles. It included players such as Fred S. Mansfield, Fred Hovey who also played, Henry Ditson of the sports company Wright & Ditson, Edward Peale MacMullen and Henry Bixby.
Finals
Singles
| Year | Winners | Runners Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 |  Philip Sears |
Arthur Williston |
4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. |
References
- Gill Hall, Valentine. (1889) Lawn Tennis in America. D.W. Cranberry & Co. Boston. United States. pp.30, 31.
- Wellesley Tennis Tournament. (20 July 1888). The Newton Graphic. Newton Massachusetts. United States. page.8.
- Wellesley Tennis Tournament. (20 July 1888). The Newton Graphic. Newton Massachusetts. United States. page.8.
- Tennis Archives
- Tennis Archives
- Tennis Archives
- Hall, Valentine Gill pp.30-31.
Sources
- Tennis Archives Tournament: Wellesley. https://www.tennisarchives.com/tournament/.