M.C.C. Autumn Championship


The M.C.C. Autumn Championship was a combined grass court tennis tournament founded in 1889 as the Buckley Trophy. by Irish born Australian businessman Mars Buckley. It was held annually at the MCC, Albert Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia until 1949.

History

Founded in 1889 as the Buckley Trophy by Irish born Australian businessman Mars Buckley. Also known as the Victorian Grass Court Championships.
The event was the grass court equivalent to the Victorian Championships which from 1879 to 1895 was played on outdoor hard asphalt tennis courts.
In 1896 this event was rebranded under a new name, at which point the Victorian Championships switched to being a grass court tournament. The tournament ran annually through till 1949.

Finals

Singles

include:
YearWinnersRunners-upScore
1889