Back to Pre Open Era

1946-1955 United States Lawn Tennis Association U.S. National Championships Mixed Doubles Challenge Trophy

  • Credit Gift of Vic Seixas, 2000
  • Tournament U.S. National Championships
  • Venue West Side Tennis Club
  • Manufacturer Thomas Bolton (Irish)
  • Material sterling silver
  • Date 1946-1955
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 12.6 cm x (diam) 23 cm

The resurgence of tennis in the years following World War II was led by Australian and American players, personified by the winning mixed doubles pairs of the U.S. National Championships. From 1946-1955, three different duos comprised of an Australian-American team won the title. Louise Brough (USA) and John Bromwich (AUS) won in 1947, followed by Margaret Osbourne duPont (USA) and Ken McGregor (AUS) in 1950, and Doris Hart (USA) and Frank Sedgman (AUS) in both 1951 and 1952. The trophy was retired in 1955 following three consecutive wins by Americans Doris Hart and Vic Seixas.

More from Pre Open Era
1923-1989 Wightman Cup
1926-1949 Woodin Cup for Maidstone Club Invitation Ladies’ Singles Challenge Tournament
1937-1969 United States Lawn Tennis Association U.S. National Championships Men’s Singles Challenge Trophy

View More from Pre Open Era