The 1953 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 29 August until 7 September. It was the 73rd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of the year. US Open 1953: August 29 – September 7, 1953 at Longwood Cricket Club West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Tony Trabert. Women's singles: Maureen Connolly — 7th major title. Wiki link