1935 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles explained

First-seeded Helen Jacobs defeated second-seeded Sarah Fabyan 6–2, 6–4 in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1935 U.S. National Championships. The tournament was played on outdoor grass courts and held from August 29, through September 12, 1935 at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, New York.[1] The tournament was completed late due to rain. Jacobs won the tournament without losing a set.[2] [3] [4]

The draw consisted of 64 players of which seven were seeded.

Seeds

The eight seeded U.S. players are listed below. Helen Jacobs is the champion; others show in brackets the round in which they were eliminated.

  1. Helen Jacobs (champion)
  2. Sarah Fabyan (finalist)
  3. Carolin Babcock (quarterfinals)
  4. Marjorie Van Ryn (quarterfinals)
  5. Gracyn Wheeler (third round)
  6. Catherine Wolf (third round)
  7. Dorothy Andrus (third round)

Draw

Final eight

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. Bud Collins

    . Bud Collins. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2016. New Chapter Press. New York. 978-1-937559-38-0. 498. 3rd.

  2. News: 30 August 1935. Fred Perry, Donald Budge and Frankie Parker in action today. The Brooklyn Citizen. 30 September 2024.
  3. News: 1 September 1935. Boussus Upset by Harmon In National Net Tourney. The Brooklyn Citizen. 30 September 2024.
  4. News: 7 September 1935. Budge, Wood, Allison score. Brooklyn Times-Union. 30 September 2024.