1947 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
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| 1947 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 6 – 14 |
| Edition | 67th |
| Category | Grand Slam (ILTF) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Forest Hills, Queens New York City, United States |
| Venue | West Side Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Jack Kramer | |
| Women's singles | |
| Louise Brough | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Jack Kramer / Ted Schroeder | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Louise Brough / Margaret Osborne | |
| Mixed doubles | |
Louise Brough /  John Bromwich | |
The 1947 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from September 6 until September 14. It was the 67th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year.[1]
Finals
[edit]Men's singles
[edit] Jack Kramer defeated Frank Parker 4–6, 2–6, 6–1, 6–0, 6–3
Women's singles
[edit] Louise Brough defeated Margaret Osborne 8–6, 4–6, 6–1
Men's doubles
[edit] Jack Kramer / Ted Schroeder defeated Bill Talbert / Bill Sidwell 6–4, 7–5, 6–3 [2]
Women's doubles
[edit] Louise Brough / Margaret Osborne defeated Patricia Todd / Doris Hart 5–7, 6–3, 7–5 [3]
Mixed doubles
[edit] Louise Brough / John Bromwich defeated Gussie Moran / 
Pancho Segura 6–3, 6–1 [4]