List of champions of The 1886 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). The tournament was held from Tuesday 23 August to Saturday 28 August on the outdoor

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s at the

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. It was the 6th United States National Championships and the second

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of season.

Finals

Singles

Richard D. Sears defeated R. Livingston Beeckman 4–6, 6–1, 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Richard D. Sears /

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defeated Howard Taylor /

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7–5, 6–8, 7–5, 6–4

Notes

References

External links

Official US Open website
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