1897 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
| 1897 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16–23 (M) June 15–19 (W) |
| Edition | 17th |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Newport, R.I., United States (M) Philadelphia, PA, United States (W) |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
| United States Robert Wrenn[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| United States Juliette Atkinson[1] | |
| Men's doubles | |
| United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon[1] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Kathleen Atkinson[1] | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| United States Laura Henson / United States D.L. Magruder[1] | |
List of champions of the 1897 U.S. National Championships tennis tournament (now known as the US Open). The men's tournament was held from August 16 to August 23 on the outdoor grass courts at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. The women's tournament was held from June 15 to June 19 on the outdoor grass courts at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the 18th U.S. National Championships and the second Grand Slam tournament of the year.
Finals
Men's singles
United States Robert Wrenn defeated United Kingdom Wilberforce Eaves 4–6, 8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–2
Women's singles
United States Juliette Atkinson defeated United States Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3
Men's doubles
United States Leo Ware / United States George Sheldon defeated United Kingdom Harold Mahony / United Kingdom Harold Nisbet 11–13, 6–2, 9–7, 1–6, 6–1
Women's doubles
United States Juliette Atkinson / United States Kathleen Atkinson defeated United States Mrs. Edwards / United Kingdom Elizabeth Rastall 6–2, 6–1, 6–1
Mixed doubles
United States Laura Henson / United States D.L. Magruder defeated United States Maud Banks / United States B.L.C. Griffith 6–4, 6–3, 7–5