1897 U.S. National Championships – Women's Singles
| Women's Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1897 U.S. National Championships | |
| Champion |
 Juliette Atkinson |
| Runner-up |
Elisabeth Moore |
| Final score | 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3 |
| Draw | 12 |
| Seeds | – |
Juliette Atkinson won the singles title by defeating reigning champion Elisabeth Moore 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 3–6, 6–3 in the Challenge Round of the 1897 U.S. Women's National Singles Championship, reversing the result of the previous Championships. Atkinson had won the right to challenge Moore by defeating Edith Kenderdine 6–2, 6–4, 6–0 in the final of the All Comers' competition. The event was played on outdoor grass courts and held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Wissahickon Heights, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia from June 15 through June 19, 1897.
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