The Market Harborough Open Championship[1] also known as the Market Harborough Open [2] was men's and women's grass court tennis tournament founded in 1889,[3] as the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament.
In 1889 the Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Tournament was established.
[5] Market Harborough was a popular holiday destination during the 19th century, which led to the initial success and patronage of this tournament.
[6] [3] By the beginning of the 20th century the tournament was known as the Market Harborough Open Championship.
[3] In 1909 the tournament was eventually cancelled due to lack of financial support that had started as early as 1902.