[1] also known as the Championship of Esher was an early Victorian period men's grass court tennis tournament founded in 1877.
[3] The Cricket Club played on land owned by the Martineau family who lived in a large house nearby called Littleworth.
[4] In 1877 Esher Lawn Tennis Club was formed, but at this point had no permanent home themselves and instead played tournaments on the cricket grounds.
[5][6] The only other player to win the event was Charles Martineau who defeated Clement Cottrell in the challenge round.
In 1898 Esher Tennis Club was formally established with its own home.