Sydney Metropolitan Grass Court Championships
Tennis tournament
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The Sydney Metropolitan Grass Court Championships[1] was a combined grass court ILTF affiliated tennis tournament founded in 1892 as the Metropolitan Championship of Sydney an asphalt court event.[2] Also known locally as the Metropolitan Grass Court Championships,[3] the tournament was played at the Strathfield Recreation Club, Strathfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia until 1975.[4]
| Sydney Metropolitan Grass Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | part of Strathfield Open |
| Tour | ILTF |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Abolished | 1975 |
| Location | Strathfield Sydney, New South Wales Australia |
| Venue | Strathfield Recreation Club |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
This event formed part of the programme of the larger Strathfield Open.[5]
History
From 1892 to 1896 the event carried the joint name of the Asphalt Championship of the New South Wales,[6] with winning players assuming both titles.
In 1897 the event was switched to grass courts and rebranded for the duration of its run.