In those years, the best two players – Australian Norman Brookes (whose name is now written on the men's singles cup) and New Zealander Anthony Wilding – almost did not play this tournament.
Pada tahun tersebut, dua pemain terbaik;– Australia Norman Brookes (yang namanya tertulis di piala tunggal putra) dan Selandia Baru Anthony Wilding – hampir tidak pernah bermain di turnamen ini.