The Duffield Open was men's and women's grass court tournament founded in 1882 as the Duffield LTC Open Tournament. The tournament was held at Duffield Lawn Tennis Club, Duffield, Derbyshire, England until 1960. History In May 1882 the Duffield Lawn Tennis Club was founded. That year it established the Duffield LTC Open. In July 1934 the Duffield Open was played that featured the Derbyshire Championships that year. The tournament continued to be held annually until 1960 as part of the ILTF Circuit when it was discontinued. Duffield Lawn Tennis Club still holds an annual closed event call the Duffield Club Championships.Duffield Lawn Tennis Club Former notable players of the club who won the final edition this event in 1960, included Jimmy Tattersall who won the 1957 Wimbledon Championships – Boys' singles. The former player and later tennis coach Tony Pickard was also a member of the club.
Venue Duffield Lawn Tennis Club was founded in 1882.Duffield Lawn Tennis Club The club today is a registered LTA venue.
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External links Official Site: Duffield Lawn Tennis Club Official LTA Clubs/Duffield Tennis Club