1905 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

Women's singles
1905 U.S. National Championships
Champion Elisabeth Moore[1]
Runner-up Helen Homans[1]
Score6–4, 5–7, 6–1
Draw18
Seeds

Elisabeth Moore won the singles tennis title of the 1905 U.S. Women's National Singles Championship by defeating Helen Homans 6–4, 5–7, 6–1 in the final of the All Comers' tournament. May Sutton was the reigning champion but did not defend her title in the Challenge Round. The event was played on outdoor grass courts and held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Wissahickon Heights, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia from June 20 through June 24, 1905.[1]

Draw

All Comers' finals

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
               
Elisabeth Moore 4 6 6
Carrie Neely 6 1 2
Elisabeth Moore 6 6
Margaret LeRoy 1 3
Margaret LeRoy 6 6 6
Clara Chase 3 8 1
Elisabeth Moore 6 5 6
Helen Homans 4 7 1
Eugenia Wainwright
Helen Homans w/o
Helen Homans 6 6
Mary Coates 1 0
Evelyn Howell 2 5
Mary Coates 6 7

References

  1. ^ a b c Collins, Bud (2016). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (3rd ed.). New York: New Chapter Press. p. 495. ISBN 978-1-937559-38-0.