The Rainthorpe Hall Open[1] was a Victorian era men's and women's grass court tennis tournament. It was first staged in 1884.[2] The tournament was played at Rainthorpe Hall,Tasburgh, Norfolk, England until 1885.
| Rainthorpe Hall Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Abolished | 1885 |
| Location | Tasburgh, Norfolk, England |
| Venue | Rainthorpe Hall |
| Surface | Grass |
History edit
Rainthorpe Hall is a 16th-century country mansion near Tasburgh, Norfolk, England, it is located 8 miles (13 km) south of Norwich. The hall's land cover 18.7 acres.[3] In August 1884 Sir Charles Harvey, 2nd Baronet (1849–1928) the owner of the property allowed the staging of the first Rainthorpe Open Lawn Tennis Tournament.[4] The tournament ran for just two editions before it was discontinued.[2]
Finals edit
Men's Singles edit
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 |  Edward Kelso Lennox Lawson |
Francis William Monement |
6-5, 4–6, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2.[2] |
| 1885 | Francis William Monement |
William Bolding Monement |
2-6, 6–3, 6–3, 6–4.[2] |
Men's Doubles edit
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | Francis William Monement William Bolding Monement |
 Arthur Lloyd Hansell M. Dewing |
6-1, 6–4, 6–1.[2] |
Mixed Doubles edit
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | William Bolding Monement Miss Marriott |
Francis William Monement Miss Farmar |
3-6, 5–6, 6–3, 6–3, 6–4.[2] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS OPEN TOURNAMENT AT RAINTHORPE HALL, NORFOLK (By permission of Sir Charles Harvey, Bart.), In aid of the Restoration of Tharston Church will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 5th, 6th and 7th August, commencing day at 11 a.m.". Norwich Mercury. Norfolk, England: British Newspaper Archive. 26 July 1884. p. 1. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tournaments:Rainthorpe Hall". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Rainthorpe Hall Including Garden Wall With Gate And Gate Piers, Flordon - 1050699 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Historic England. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ Norwich Mercury