Cannes Championships
History
History
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In 1868 the Hôtel Beau Site was opened it was owned by George Henri Gougoltz the original courts were grass. In 1880/1881 Renshaw brothers Ernest and William would train during the winter at the hotel. The Renshaws persuaded the owner of the Beau\-Site to let them redesign the court in order to protect the lawn from the wear and tear that came with their constant play,Phillips, Rowan Ricardo and new clay tennis courts were also installed in the grounds of Hôtel Beau Site. In 1897 Championships of Cannes were established. From 1897 through 1939 it was originally played on outside tennis courts at the Beau Site Tennis Club at the Hôtel Beau Site in [Cannes](/wiki/Cannes "Cannes"), France, following World War II it was moved to the Cannes Lawn Tennis Club due the hotel being sold for redevelopment.Cannes Tourist Information It continued to be held annually until 1975\.


When were Championships of Cannes established?