1936 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
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The 1936 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from September 3 until September 12. It was the 56th staging of the U.S. National Championships and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year.[1]
Quick Facts Date, Edition ...
1936 U.S. National Championships | ||||
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Date | September 3–12 | |||
Edition | 56th | |||
Category | Grand Slam (ITF) | |||
Surface | Grass / outdoor | |||
Location | Forest Hills, Queens New York City, United States | |||
Venue | West Side Tennis Club | |||
Champions | ||||
Men's singles | ||||
Fred Perry | ||||
Women's singles | ||||
Alice Marble | ||||
Men's doubles | ||||
Don Budge / Gene Mako | ||||
Women's doubles | ||||
Marjorie Gladman Van Ryn / Carolin Babcock | ||||
Mixed doubles | ||||
Alice Marble / Gene Mako | ||||
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Close
Fred Perry's victory would remain as the last Grand Slam tournament won by a British man until Andy Murray won the US Open in 2012, 76 years apart.[2][3]