sentences:  The women's tournament used a challenge system from 1888 through 1918, except in 1917.Between 1890 and 1906, sectional tournaments were held in the east and the west of the country to determine the best two doubles teams, which competed in a play-off for the right to compete against the defending champions in the challenge round.In early 1915, a group of about 100 tennis players signed a petition in favor of moving the tournament.