Bradford Open
| Bradford Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | NLTA Circuit |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Abolished | 1899 |
| Location | Bradford England |
| Venue | Horton Park |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Draw | 18 (S) 8 (D) |
The Bradford Open[1] was a mens open grass court tennis tournament established in June 1893.[2] It was organised by the Bradford LTC and played at Horton Park, Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England until 1899 when it was discontinued.[3]
History
The Bradford Open was a mens and grass court tennis organised by Bradford Lawn Tennis Club and first played at Little Horton Green,[4] before later moving to Horton Park, Bradford.
Finals
Singles
(incomplete roll)
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893[5] | Roy Allen | Henry Starke-Jones | 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 |
| 1894 | Roy Allen | Charles G. Allen | divided title.[6] |
| 1895[7] | Charles G. Allen | Ernest Black | 6-3, 12-10 |
| 1896[8] | Roy Allen | Ernest Black | 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 |
| 1897[9] | Charles G. Allen | Douglas Roberts | 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 |
Doubles
(incomplete roll)
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1896[10] | Charles G. Allen Roy Allen |
Ernest Black Thompson Jowett |
6-3, 6-1, 6-1 |
References
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS: BRADFORD OPEN TOURNAMENT". Leeds Mercury. 12 June 1893. p. 3. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "TOURNAMENT AT BRADFORD". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer via British Newspaper Archive. 10 June 1893. p. 10. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS". Eastern Morning News. 7 June 1899. p. 6. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN BRADIFORD, THE OPENING DAY". Bradford Daily Argus. 9 June 1893. p. 3. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "THE BRADFORD CLUB'S TOURNAMENT". Bradford Weekly Telegraph. 17 June 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS: BRADFORD LAWN . TENNIS TOURNAMENT". Freeman's Journal. 12 June 1894. p. 7. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS". Sheffield Independent. 6 June 1895. p. 5. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS: THE BRADFORD OPEN TOURNAMENT. SUCCESSES OF SHEFFIELD MEN". Sheffield Independent. 15 June 1896. p. 8. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS". Hull Daily Mail. 14 June 1897. p. 4. Retrieved 21 January 2026.
- ^ LAWN TENNIS: THE BRADFORD OPEN TOURNAMENT. SUCCESSES OF SHEFFIELD MEN". Sheffield Independent. 15 June 1896. p. 8. Retrieved 21 January 2026.