Richfield Springs Tournament

The Richfield Springs Tournament was a men's grass court tennis tournament first held at the Richfield Country Club courts at Richfield Springs, New York, United States for one edition only in 1882.[1]

Richfield Springs Tournament
Defunct tennis tournament
Founded1882; 142 years ago (1882)
Abolished1882; 142 years ago (1882)
LocationRichfield Springs, New York, United States
VenueRichfield Country Club
SurfaceGrass

History

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The Richfield Springs tournament was a men's grass court tennis tournament first held on courts at the Richfield Springs Country Club, Richfield Springs, New York, USA for one edition only in 1882.[2] The first and only winner of the men's singles was American Joseph Sill Clark Sr. who defeated Mr. Arthur C. Denniston.[3]

Finals

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Men's Singles

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Year Winner Runner-up Score
1882   Joseph Sill Clark Sr.   Arthur Charles Denniston 6–4, 2–6, 6–5, 6–1[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nieuwland, Alex (2011–2022). Source: https://www.tennisarchives.com/tournament/Richfield Springs. Search tournament by name. Tennis Archives. Netherlands.
  2. ^ "Lawn Tennis at Richfield". Richfield Springs Mercury. Richfield, New York: Richfield Springs Mercury. August 1, 1882. p. 16. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Richfield Springs Mercury (August 1, 1882) p.16.
  4. ^ Richfield Springs Mercury (August 1, 1882) p.16.