title: Newon Abbott Lawn Tennis Tournament
text: # Newon Abbott Lawn Tennis Tournament
  
  The Newon Abbott Lawn Tennis Tournament a late Victorian era grass court tennis tournament staged first staged on 23 September 1878. The tournament was organised by the Newton Abbot Archery and Lawn Tennis Club, and was played at the South Devon Cricket Club Ground, Newton Abbot, Devon, England. The tournament was held until 1883.
  
  ## History
  
  The Newon Abbott Lawn Tennis Tournament was grass court tennis event first staged in September 1878. This tournament was held for six editions and appeared to have ended in 1883. Newton Abbott Squash & Tennis Club is still in existence today.
  
  