Les Avants Championship
Tennis tournament
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The Les Avants Championship[1] or Championnat des Avants also known as the Les Avants International was a men's and women's open international clay court tennis tournament staged at the Tennis Club des Avants, Les Avants, Montreux, Switzerland[2] from 1902 until 1938.
| Les Avants Championship Championnat des Avants | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF Circuit (1913-38) |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Abolished | 1938 |
| Location | Les Avants, Montreux, Switzerland |
| Venue | Tennis Club des Avants |
| Surface | Clay (outdoors) |
History
The Championship of Les Evants was established in September 1902 and was held at the Tennis Club des Avants, Les Avants, Montreux, Switzerland.[3] The tournament was usually held in August sometimes in September. In 1904 the edition was held jointly as the Swiss International Championships.[4] The championship continued to be held through til 1938 when it was discontinued due to World War II. The tennis club is still operating today.[5]