Wellesley Open
Tennis tournament
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The Wellesley Open [1] was a grass court tennis tournament staged for one edition only from July 10 to 13 1888.[2] It was played at Ridge Hill Farm in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States.
TourUSNLTA Circuit
Founded1888
Abolished1888
Editions1
| Wellesley Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | USNLTA Circuit |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Abolished | 1888 |
| Editions | 1 |
| Location | Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Venue | Ridge Hill Farm |
The event was part of the USNLTA Circuit for that season only.
History
The tournament was organized by Fred Hovey then president of the Wellesley Lawn Tennis Club.[3]
The tournament featured a 20 man draw for the singles, 10 pairs for the men's doubles.[4] It included players such as Fred S. Mansfield, Fred Hovey who also played, Henry Ditson of the sports company Wright & Ditson, Edward Peale MacMullen and Henry Bixby.[5]
Finals
Singles
| Year | Winners | Runners up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 |  Philip Sears | Arthur Williston[6] | 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.[7] |