1913 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

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The 1913 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) took place on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The men's singles tournament ran from August 18 until August 26 while the women's singles and doubles championship took place from June 9 to June 14 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill. It was the 33rd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of the year. Future seven-time singles champion Bill Tilden won his first U.S. Championship title, partnering Mary Browne in the mixed doubles.

DateAugust 18–26 (M)
June 9–14 (W)
Edition33rd
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGras
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1913 U.S. National Championships
DateAugust 18–26 (M)
June 9–14 (W)
Edition33rd
CategoryGrand Slam
SurfaceGras
LocationNewport, R.I., United States (M)
Philadelphia, PA, United States (W)
VenueNewport Casino (M)
Philadelphia Cricket Club (W)
Champions
Men's singles
United States Maurice McLoughlin[1]
Women's singles
United States Mary Browne[1]
Men's doubles
United States Maurice McLoughlin / United States Tom Bundy[2]
Women's doubles
United States Mary Browne / United States Louise Riddell Williams[3]
Mixed doubles
United States Mary Browne / United States Bill Tilden[4]
Close
1913 men's final at Newport - McLoughlin serving

Finals

Men's singles

United States Maurice McLoughlin defeated United States R. Norris Williams 6–4, 5–7, 6–3, 6–1

Women's singles

United States Mary Browne defeated United States Dorothy Green 6–2, 7–5

Men's doubles

United States Maurice McLoughlin / United States Tom Bundy defeated United States John Strachan / United States Clarence Griffin 6–4, 7–5, 6–1

Women's doubles

United States Mary Browne / United States Louise Riddell Williams defeated United States Dorothy Green / United States Edna Wildey 12–10, 2–6, 6–3

Mixed doubles

United States Mary Browne / United States Bill Tilden defeated United States Dorothy Green / United States C. S. Rogers 7–5, 7–5

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