The Worcestershire County Cricket Club Open or Worcestershire CCC Open was a late 19th century men's and women's grass court tennis tournament played at the Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Boughton Cricket Ground, Worcester, Worcestershire, England.. The tournament was staged in May 1884.[1]
| Worcestershire County Cricket Club Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | LTA Circuit |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Abolished | 1885 |
| Location | Boughton Cricket Ground, Worcester, Worcestershire, England. |
| Venue | Worcestershire County Cricket Club |
| Surface | Grass |
History edit
In mid Victorian era Boughton was closely identified with the beginnings of Worcestershire county cricket. In 1865 the County Cricket Club was formed by Lord Lyttleton.[2] In August 1884 a Worcester Cricket Club Open Lawn Tennis Tournament was first staged at the Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Boughton Cricket Ground, Worcester, Worcestershire, England.[1]
Finals edit
Men's Singles edit
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 |  John Redfern Deykin |
 Walter William Chamberlain |
2–6, 6–3, 6–3.[1] |
| 1884 | Walter William Chamberlain |
 Frederick William Knox |
6–2, 6–4[.[1] |
| 1885 | John Charles Kay |
Frederick William Knox |
6–2, 6–3.[1] |
Men's doubles edit
(Incomplete roll)
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | Walter William Chamberlain A. Fuller |
A.L. Davies Hugh Vibart MacNaghten |
4–6, 6–1, 6–4.[1] |
| 1884 | John Redfern Deykin Mr. Powell |
Mr. Mitchell Harry T. Shapley |
6–4, 3–6, 6–1.[1] |
Mixed doubles edit
(Incomplete roll)
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | Henry Blane Porter Miss Florence Mardall |
Percy Hattersley Smith Miss Hill |
6–2, 3–6, 6–4.[1] |
| 1885 | John Redfern Deykin Miss Florence Mardall |
Mr. Mitchell/ Miss Talbot |
6–4, 6–2.[1] |