North of Wales Open
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Founded1882
Abolished1900
LocationPensarn, Abergele, Caernarfonshire, North Wales
VenuePensarn Lawn Tennis Club
| North of Wales Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Abolished | 1900 |
| Location | Pensarn, Abergele, Caernarfonshire, North Wales |
| Venue | Pensarn Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface | Grass |
The North of Wales Open[1] was a grass court tennis tournament established in 1882 at Pensarn, Abergele, Caernarfonshire, North Wales that ran until 1900 when it was discontinued.[2]
In 1882 the Pensarn Lawn Tennis Club (f.1881) established the Pensarn LTC Club Open that featured a gentleman's singles event for the North of Wales Challenge Cup. In 1885 the tournament was renamed the North of Wales Open.[3] The tournament continued to be held annually until 1900 when it was discontinued. Former players who won this tournament include Sydney Howard Smith (1895-1896),[2] and Ruth Dyas who won the women's title in 1894.