Rothmans Grass Court Invitation Roehampton
| Rothmans Grass Court Invitation Roehampton | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Abolished | 1967 |
| Location | Roehampton, London, England |
| Venue | Roehampton Club |
| Surface | Grass |
The Rothmans Grass Court Invitation Roehampton originally called the Roehampton Grass Courts was a tennis tournament established in 1919. It was staged at the Roehampton Club, Roehampton, London, England and ran through until 1967 when it was abolished.[1]
History
[edit]The first edition of this tournament was held in July 1919 with the final edition taking place in May 1967.[2] Former winners of the men's singles included Frank Fisher, Gordon Lowe, Francis Hunter, Brian Norton, Athar-Ali Fyzee, Tony Mottram, John Barrett, Tony Roche. The women's singles title had been won by Elizabeth Ryan, Molla Bjurstedt Mallory, Geraldine Beamish, Marion Zinderstein and Esna Boyd
Sponsorship
[edit]In 1967 the tobacco company Rothmans International took over sponsorship of the event for one year only.
References
[edit]- ^ Nieuwland, Alex. "Tournament – Roehampton Grass Courts". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "ROEHAMPTON TENNIS: Results in Rothmans Grass Court Invitation Roehampton tournament expected at Rochampton today". Liverpool Echo. Liverpool, Lancashire, England: British Newspaper Archives. 20 May 1967. p. 24.
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