[4] In 1899 the men's singles title final featured the 1898 singles champion from the Natal Championships Charles Edward Finlason and Alfred Egerton Maynard Taylor,[5] the match ended with them dividing the title[6] The tournament was still being staged up to at least 1926, but then appears to have been abolished.
Former winners of the gentleman's singles has included Ernest Wool Lewis, Wilberforce Eaves and Roy Allen.
A description of the Sittingbourne and Gore Court Archery and Lawn Tennis that appeared in the Sittingbourne, Milton, and District Directory 1908 to 1909: Gore Court Archery and Lawn Tennis Club.
The headquarters and grounds of this old-established Club are situated at Gore Court Park, Sittingbourne.
An open lawn tennis tournament takes place in connection with the Club, generally the third week in August of each year..Included:[8]