The Orange Spring Open was an early men's open

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tournament held in

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, United States. It was usually staged the second week of June annually from 1882 to 1889. The club also staged an Autumn event called the Orange Fall Open from 1881 to 1899.

History

The Orange Spring Tournament was a brief pre-

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, United States, there were eight editions of this event.

Finals

Incomplete list of tournaments included:

Men's singles

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