The 1944 U.S. National Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from August 30 until September 4. It was the 64th staging of the U.S. National Championships and due to World War II it was the only Grand Slam tennis event of the year. US Open 1944: August 30 – September 4, 1944 at West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Frank Parker. Women's singles: Pauline Betz — 3rd major title. Wiki link