The Market Harborough Open Championship also known as the Market Harborough Open was men's and women's

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tennis tournament founded in 1889, as the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament. It was played at the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Club,

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. The tournament was staged annually until at least 1909.

History

In 1889 the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament was established.Rugby Advertiser

was a popular holiday destination during the 19th century, which led to the initial success and patronage of this tournament. By the beginning of the 20th century the tournament was known as the Market Harborough Open Championship. In 1909 the tournament was eventually cancelled due to lack of financial support that had started as early as 1902.

Finals

Men's Singles

(Incomplete roll) * denotes challenger in the challenge round stage.

Women's singles

(incomplete roll)

References

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