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The Aldershot Division Open was a late Victorian era men's grass court founded in 1879.[1] The tournament ran until 1885 before it was discontinued.

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Founded1879; 147 years ago (1879)
Abolished1885; 141 years ago (1885)
Editions7
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Aldershot Division Open
Defunct tennis tournament
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Founded1879; 147 years ago (1879)
Abolished1885; 141 years ago (1885)
Editions7
LocationAldershot Garrison, Hampshire, England
VenueAldershot Divisional LTC
SurfaceGrass
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History

The Aldershot Division Open Tournament were established in 1879.[2] The tournament was staged at the Aldershot Divisional LTC, Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire, England. This military sports tournament organised by the Aldershot Division of the British Army was an open competition for serving officers of the division, and civilian amateur tennis players. The tournament ran for just seven editions before it was abolished in 1885.[3]

Men's Singles

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Year Winner Runner-up Score
1881United Kingdom Lt-Col Robert Holt Stuart TruellUnited Kingdom Lieut. Robert Howden Kellie.[4]6–4, 1–6, 6–5.[5]
1885United Kingdom Lieut. D. BlighUnited Kingdom Lieut. R. Jones.2–1 sets.[6]
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Women's Singles

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Year Winner Runner-up Score
1881United Kingdom Miss DraperUnited Kingdom Miss Pritchard2–0 sets.[7]
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