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This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1908. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and women's ILTF tennis circuits.[1]

Australian Open

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Singles

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Main article: 1908 Australasian Championships – Singles

United States Fred Alexander defeated Australia Alfred Dunlop 3–6, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

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United States Fred Alexander / Australia Alfred Dunlop defeated Australia Granville G. Sharp / New Zealand Anthony Wilding 6–3, 6–2, 6–1

French Open

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Not a Grand Slam event.

Wimbledon

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Wimbledon final 1908, Gore vs Barret

Men's singles

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Main article: 1908 Wimbledon Championships – Men's singles

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Arthur Gore defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Herbert Roper Barrett 6–3, 6–2, 4–6, 3–6, 6–4 [2]

Women's singles

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Main article: 1908 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Charlotte Sterry defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Agnes Morton 6–4, 6–4 [3]

Men's doubles

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Main article: 1908 Wimbledon Championships – Men's doubles

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Major Ritchie / New Zealand Anthony Wilding defeated United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Herbert Roper Barrett / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Arthur Gore, 6–1, 6–2, 1–6, 9–7 [4]

US Open

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Men's singles

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Main article: 1908 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

United States William Larned (USA) defeated United States Beals Wright (USA) 6–1, 6–2, 8–6

Women's singles

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Main article: 1908 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

United States Maud Barger-Wallach (USA) defeated United States Evelyn Sears (USA) 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

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United States Fred Alexander (USA) / United States Harold Hackett (USA) defeated United States Raymond Little (USA) / United States Beals Wright (USA) 6–1, 7–5, 6–2

Women's doubles

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United States Evelyn Sears (USA) / United States Margaret Curtis (USA) defeated United States Carrie Neely (USA) / United States Miriam Steever (USA) 6–3, 5–7, 9–7

Mixed doubles

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United States Edith Rotch (USA) / United States Nathaniel Niles (USA) defeated United States Louise Hammond Raymond (USA) / United States Raymond Little (USA) 6–4, 4–6, 6–4

Notes

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References

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  1. ↑ Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454–483. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. ↑ "Gentlemen's Singles Finals 1877-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ladies' Singles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Gentlemen's Doubles Finals 1884-2016". wimbledon.com. Wimbledon Championships. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
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