Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_93 (court_surface VARCHAR, began INTEGER)
### Question:
What was the surface played on for the match than began before 1897?
### Answer:
SELECT court_surface FROM table_name_93 WHERE began < 1897