| Acton Vale LTC Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1885; 140 years ago (1885) |
| Abolished | 1891; 134 years ago (1891) |
| Location | East Acton, London, England. |
| Venue | Acton Vale Lawn Tennis Club |
| Surface | Grass |
The Acton Vale LTC Open was a grass court tennis tournament held in Acton Vale LTC, East Acton, London, England from 1885 to 1891.
History
The Acton Vale Open tennis tournament was established in June 1885. The tournament attracted many prominent players with singles draw averaging 32. The tournament was held annually until 1891 then was discontinued due to a compulsory purchase order being issued by the local authority to redevelop the land. The club moved to a new location but the event never recovered.
Finals
Men's singles
Incomplete roll:
| Year | Winner | Finalist | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 |  Ernest Wool Lewis |
Herbert Chipp |
7-5, 6–2, 7–5.< |
| 1886 | Ernest Wool Lewis |
Ernest George Meers |
6-2, 6–2, 6–2. |
| 1888 | Ernest George Meers |
Charles Gladstone Eames |
6-1, 6–1, 6–2. |
| 1890 | Herbert Chipp |
Wilberforce Eaves |
6-4, 3–6, 1–6, 6–2, 6–4. |
| 1891 | Herbert Chipp |
James Herbert Crispe |
6-4, 6–4, 2–6, 3–6, 6–1. |
References
- "LAWN TENNIS. ACTON VALE CLUB OPEN TOURNAMENT". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 18 June 1885. p. 4. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Tournaments:Acton Vale LTC". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- The Sportsman
- "FIXTURES OF OPEN TOURNAMENTS". The Sportsman. London: British Newspaper Archive. 21 June 1890. p. 26. Retrieved 19 May 2023.