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The Ilkley Open was first established in May 1885. The winner of first men's singles event was Mr. E.W. Fletcher who defeated Mr. A.R. Atkinson. In 1886 the first women's singles event was won by Miss. Beatrice Wood who defeated Miss Lila Moir. (for this year only it was also valid as the East
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