It became independent of the Lawn Tennis Association following the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922.

[5] Below is a list of Irish Championships/Irish Open winners some of whom were also Grand Slam finalists or former World No.

Eight Irish individuals have either won a grand slam event or an Olympic medal in tennis.

However, many top tennis players turned professional to play legally for prize money in the years before the open era.

There were also major pro events, where the world's top professional male players often played.