1887 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

Ellen Hansell defeated Laura Knight 6–1, 6–0 in the final to win the inaugural event of the women's singles tennis title at the 1887 U.S. National Championships. It was played on outdoor grass courts and held from September 27 through October 5, 1887 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Wissahickon, Philadelphia.[1][2]

Women's singles
1887 U.S. National Championships
Final
ChampionUnited States Ellen Hansell[1]
Runner-upUnited States Laura Knight[1]
Score6–1, 6–0
Details
Draw7
Seeds
Events
Singles men women
Doubles men women
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Draw

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First round Semifinals Finals
               
  Ellen Hansell 6 6
  Jessie Harding 1 0
  Ellen Hansell 2 6 6
  Helen Day Harris 6 4 4
  Helen Day Harris 6 6
  Louise Alderdice 3 5
  Ellen Hansell 6 6
  Laura Knight 1 0
  Alice Janney
bye
  Alice Janney 5 1
  Laura Knight 7 6
  Ruth Cott 0 3
  Laura Knight 6 6

References

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  1. ^ a b c History of Tennis by Bud Collins, New Chapter Press. 2010
  2. ^ "Tennis tournament on the Philadelphia Cricket Ground". The Philadelphia Inquirer. October 5, 1887. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
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