1886 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
Tennis tournament
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The 1886 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The tournament was held from August 23 to August 28. It was the 6th United States National Championships and the second Grand Slam of the season. This was the final edition of the Championships to exclusively feature men, as women would compete in their own championship, starting with a Singles Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club for 1887. The men's and women's championships would be held on separate months for several decades.
| 1886 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 23â28 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Venue | Newport Casino |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Richard D. Sears[1][2] | |
| Doubles | |
| Richard D. Sears / James Dwight[1] | |
Finals
Singles
Richard D. Sears defeated R. Livingston Beeckman 4â6, 6â1, 6â3, 6â4
Doubles
Richard D. Sears / James Dwight defeated Howard Taylor / Godfrey Brinley 7â5, 6â8,[a] 7â5, 6â4