French Open 1908 (badminton)

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The 1908 French Open in Badminton took place in Dieppe from November 27-29, 1908 . It was the first edition of this event. 121 athletes competed, including 30 from the British Isles. The award ceremony took place in the presence of Mr. Dudfield-Willis, Secretary of the English Union. In the men's singles, Frank Chesterton prevailed against Hugh Comyn in the final after he had already eliminated George Alan Thomas in the semifinals .

Final results

discipline winner finalist Result
Men's singles EnglandEngland Frank Chesterton EnglandEngland Hugh Comyn 15-11, 15-9
Ladies singles EnglandEngland Margaret Larminie FranceFrance Taylor 11-1, 11-6
Men's doubles EnglandEngland Frank Chesterton Stewart Marsden Massey
EnglandEngland
Ladies doubles EnglandEngland Margaret Larminie Lavinia Clara Radeglia
EnglandEngland
Mixed EnglandEngland Frank Chesterton Margaret Larminie
EnglandEngland

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