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1938 United States Lawn Tennis Association U.S. National Men’s Singles Championship Trophy presented to Don Budge

  • Credit Gift from the Friends of Don Budge, 1998
  • Tournament U.S. National Championships
  • Venue West Side Tennis Club
  • Manufacturer Black, Starr & Frost (American)
  • Material sterling silver
  • Date 1938
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 24.13 cm x (w) 24.13 cm x (diam) 15.24 cm

Budge capped off the first Grand Slam with a win at the U.S. Nationals in September. He swept through the tournament, losing only one set along his path to victory in the finals over his doubles partner Gene Mako 6-3, 6-8, 6-2, 6-1.

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