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US Open Tennis History


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US Open Tennis History
The US Open has come a long way in the 121 years since it was first held. Far more than the other three Grand Slams it has been willing to change its name, location, choice of playing surface - and the rules. It is now the richest tennis tournament in the world with over $14.5m in prize money - but it has not always been that way.

The event first came about after the US Lawn Tennis Association was founded in May 1881 and its members decided to hold a national championship.

Twenty-six players entered the inaugural competition - called the US National Singles Championship - which was held at the Newport Casino, Rhode Island that August.

Only players from clubs who were members of the US National LTA were eligible to enter.

The first singles winner was Richard Sears - who won without dropping a set - and he went on to defend his title successfully for the next six years.

Things were slightly easier for him than in the present day however - until 1911 a challenge system was used whereby the defending champion automatically qualified for the next year's final.

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Austin is still the youngest ever women's champion.
Clarence Clark and W.F. Taylor took the first doubles title, but Sears was also part of the winning team for the following six years.

Women entered for the first time in 1887 but at a separate venue, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, with Ellen Hansell taking the first ladies title.

Today, the US Open remains an event revered for its history and respected for its drama; thousands tune-in world wide to watch their favorite players in prusuit of the American Championship.
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