1969 ILTF Men's Tennis Circuit

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1969 ILTF Men's Tennis Circuit
Rodney George Laver.jpg
Australian tennis player Rod Laver at the 1969 Top Tennis Tournament in Amsterdam
Details
Duration31 December 1968 – 29 December 1969
Edition56th
Tournaments140
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver (11)
Most tournament finals Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver (14)

The 1969 ILTF Men's Tennis Circuit includes International Lawn Tennis Federation tournaments that were not affiliated to the NTL Tour or the WCT Circuit. The circuit began on 31 December 1968 in Madras, India and finished on 29 December in New Orleans, United States. It was the 93rd season since the first men's tennis tournaments were staged and 56th season since ILTF was formed.

Contents

Calendar

Legend

Grand Slam tournaments
Professional tournaments
Open tournaments
Amateur tournaments

January

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
31 December – 5 January [1] East India Championships
Madras, India
Singles – Doubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
4–6 6–2 6–3 7–5
Flag of India.svg Premjit Lall Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Viorel Marcu
Flag of Poland.svg Mieczysław Rybarczyk
31 December -5 January [2] Western Province Championships
Cape Town, South Africa
Singles - Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–4 8–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of Germany.svg Jurgen Fassbender
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Jürgen Pohmann
30 Dec Tasmanian Open Championships [3]
Hobart, Australia
Grass
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–3, 0–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Toomas Leius
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Sedgman
30 Dec Western Australian Open [4]
Perth, Australia
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–3, 6–4, 2–6, 2–6, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Anthony Hammond
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Rigg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rob Kilderry
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Holten
4 Jan North Island Championships
Hamilton, New Zealand
SinglesDoubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
6–2 8–6
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Hank Irvine
Flag of New Zealand.svg David B. Hawkes
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tony Bardsley
5 Jan Manly Seaside Championships
Sydney, Australia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Manuel Orantes
6–2 8–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Keldie Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Pollard
Flag of France.svg Jean-Baptiste Chanfreau
Flag of Italy.svg Vittorio Crotta
Flag of Italy.svg Massimo Di Domenico
Flag of Spain.svg Antonio Muñoz
6–12 January [5] Orange Free State Championships
Bloemfontein, South Africa
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
6–2 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg John Yuill
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rauty Krog
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
31 December-12 January [6] New Zealand Championships
Wellington, New Zealand
SinglesDoubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
6–4 3–6 6–3 6–1
Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun Flag of New Zealand.svg Dave Simmonds
Flag of New Zealand.svg Richard Hawkes
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Tony Bardsley
Flag of New Zealand.svg Howard Broun
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Peter Burwash
Flag of New Zealand.svg John Lockington
5–12 January [7] Eastern Province Championships
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3 8-10 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Joachim Plötz
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Terry Ryan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jackie Saul
5-12 January [8] Indian International Championships
New Delhi, India
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania.svg Ilie Năstase
6–4 6–2 4–6 6–4
Flag of India.svg Premjit Lall Flag of India.svg Shiv Prakash Misra
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Tym
Flag of Sweden.svg Martin Carlstein
Flag of Romania.svg Sever Dron
Flag of India.svg Shyam Minotra
Flag of India.svg Gaurav Misra
6 Jan Victorian Open [9]
Melbourne, Australia
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
14–12, 6–8, 6–3, 8–6
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Toomas Leius
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
13-19 January [10] New South Wales Open
Sydney, Australia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–4, 4–6, 9–7, 12–10
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
10–12, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
20-26 January [11] All India Hard Court Championships
Gauhati, India
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania.svg Ilie Năstase
4-6 6-2 6-3 7-5
Flag of India.svg Premjit Lall Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Sweden.svg Martin Carlstein
Flag of Iran.svg Taghi Akbari
Flag of Romania.svg Sever Dron
Flag of Poland.svg Mieczysław Rybarczyk
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Tym
20 Jan Cotton Bowl Indoor
Dallas, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Barry Conway
6-3 6-0
Flag of the United States.svg Danny Haddox Flag of the United States.svg Jim Hill
Flag of the United States.svg Earl Van Zandt
Flag of the United States.svg Lew Grinnan
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Munson
Flag of the United States.svg Larry Turville
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Wilson
20-26 January [12] West German International Covered Court Championships
Cologne, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
6–3 6–3 6–8 6–4
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke Flag of France.svg Jean-Claude Barclay
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kukal
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Laszlo Kovacs
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg  Egypt Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Wilson
20-26 January [13] Austin Smith Championships
Fort Lauderdale, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pat Cramer
6–2 11–9
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of the United States.svg Gardnar Mulloy
Flag of Ecuador.svg Eduardo Zuleta
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Froehling III
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzmán
Flag of the United States.svg Walter Johnson
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
20 Jan Australian Open [14]
Brisbane, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–3, 6–4, 7–5
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
6–4, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
26 Jan Omaha International [15]
Omaha, United States
Hard (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Mexico.svg Joaquín Loyo-Mayo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of the United States.svg William Brown
Flag of the United States.svg Robert McKinley
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus

February

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
February Pittsburgh Golf Club Invitation Indoors [16]
Pittsburgh, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
8–6 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Herb Fitzgibbon
February Scandinavian Covered Court Championships [17]
Helsinki, Finland
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
6–3 6–1 4–6 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
February City of Miami Championships [18]
Miami, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
13-11 5-7 9–7
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzman
1 February Omaha International Indoor
Civic Auditorium
Omaha, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Mexico.svg Joaquín Loyo-Mayo Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Brown
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of the United States.svg Robert McKinley
Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
2 February Fidelity Bankers Invitational [19]
Richmond, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
6–3, 10–12, 9–7 [20]
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Robert McKinley
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
3 February New Zealand Open [21]
Auckland, New Zealand
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–1, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Toomas Leius
9 February Buffalo Indoor [22]
Buffalo, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
2–6 9–7 8–6
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
15 Feb Crystal Palace Trophy [23]
London, Great Britain
Hard (i)
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Leschly
9–7, 7–5
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of Italy.svg Nicola Pietrangeli
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of France.svg Patrice Beust
16 February New South Wales Hard Court Championships [24]
Cowra, Australia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
6–3 0–6 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
16 Feb U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships [25]
Salisbury, United States
Hard (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3, 6–8, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
7–9, 8–6, 6–4 [26]
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
16 February French Covered Court Championships [27]
Paris, France
SinglesDoubles
Flag of France.svg Jean Pierre Courcol
10-8 6–8 6–0 10-8
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
23 Feb San Joaquin Challenge Cup
Stockton, United States
Hard
Flag of France.svg Jean-Loup Rouyer
11–9, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Cantin Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Muench
Flag of the United States.svg Don Kierbow
Flag of the United States.svg Ken Lowell
Flag of the United States.svg John Reed
Flag of the United States.svg Joe Weaver
23 February Moscow International Indoor Championships [28]
Moscow, Soviet Union
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Toomas Leius
6–4 4–6 6–4 6–4
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Vladimir Karlovich Palman
23 Feb Macon Indoor [29]
Macon, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
10–8, 7–5, 4–6, 10–8 [30]
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osbourne
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Wilson
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzmán
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Špear
24 Feb Curaçao International Championships [31]
Willemstad, Curaçao
Hard (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of Germany.svg Ingo Buding
Flag of Venezuela.svg Jorge Andrew
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kukal

March

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
March ? Alexandria International Championships [32]
Alexandria, Egypt
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Hungary.svg István Gulyás
6–1 3–6 6–3 7–5
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
March ? Salt Lake City Freed Invitation [33]
Salt Lake City, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
6–3 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
24 Feb-1 March Kingston International Championships [34]
Kingston, Jamaica
Hard (i)
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Joachim Plötz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Špear
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
9 March Riviera Championships
Menton LTC
Menton, France
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Hungary.svg Géza Varga
6–0 7–5
Flag of Italy.svg Giuseppe Merlo Flag of Hungary.svg Szabolcs Baranyi
Flag of Italy.svg Sergio Palmieri
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Austria.svg Detlev Herdy
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stanley Matthews
Flag of Austria.svg Dieter Schultheiss
9 Mar Altamira International [35]
Caracas, Venezuela
Hard
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Špear
Flag of Chile.svg Luis Ayala
16 March Egyptian International Championships
Cairo, Egypt
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
6–4 7-9 6–4 6–4
Flag of Hungary.svg István Gulyás
16 Mar Colombian International [36]
Barranquilla, Colombia
Clay
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4, 6–4, 8–10, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
24 Mar New York Indoor [37]
New York City, United States
Carpet (i)
Singles- Doubles
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 6–8, 9–7
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Santana
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
17 Mar St. Petersburg Masters Invitational [38]
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Clay
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
6–4, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Brazil.svg José Edison Mandarino
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Joachim Plötz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Špear
23 March Thunderbird Invitation [39]
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4 6–4
Flag of Spain.svg Manuel Santana
30 March Torneo Internazionale Parioli [40]
Roma, Italy
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
6–4 6–4 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac

April

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
April ? Mexican International Championships [41]
Mexico City, Mexico
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
6–3 6–4 10-8
Flag of Mexico.svg Rafael Osuna Flag of Germany.svg Hans Joachim Plötz
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Germany.svg Ingo Buding
Flag of Mexico.svg Federico Cervantes
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzmán
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
April ? Tidewater International [42]
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of East Germany.svg Hans Joachim Ploetz
6–4 7–5
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kukal
April ? River Plate Championships
Buenos Aires LTC
Buenos Aires , Argentina
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Julián Ganzabal
6–2, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg Norberto Herrero
April ? Ojai Valley Championships [43]
Ojai, California, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
4–6 6–1 9–7
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
6 April Reggio Calabria International [44]
Catanzaro, Calabria, Italia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
6–2 4–6 6–3 6–1
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
9 Apr Carolinas International Tennis Tournament [45]
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Clay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
13–11, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
12 April [46] South African Open [47]
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hard
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–3, 10–8, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
12 April Caribe Hilton International Championships [48]
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Hard
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
5–7, 5–7, 6–0, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
13 April Catania International Open [49]
Catania, Italy
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
6–4 6–3 4–6 6–3
Flag of Hungary.svg István Gulyás Flag of Poland.svg Wieslaw Gasiorek
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Boro Jovanović
Flag of Italy.svg Nicola Pietrangeli
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Rodríguez
Flag of Romania.svg Ion Țiriac
14 Apr Natal Open
Durban, South Africa
Hard
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud
8–6, 4–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Julian Krinsky Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Doerner
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
14 Apr Monte Carlo Open [50]
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Clay
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
8–10, 6–1, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Italy.svg Nicola Pietrangeli
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Santana
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7–5, 11–13, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
15 Apr River Oaks International Tennis Tournament
Houston, Texas, United States
Clay
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
7–5, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Mexico.svg Rafael Osuna Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of the United States.svg Robert McKinley
Flag of the United States.svg Zan Guerry
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
20 April Campionati Internazionali di Sicilia [51]
Palermo, Italia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
4–6 6–0 6–2 2–6 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
21 Apr Italian International Championships [52]
Rome, Italy
Clay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
23 Apr Dallas Invitation [53]
Dallas, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzmán
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
26 April Cumberland Hard Court Championships [54]
Hampstead, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Wilson
6–3 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Wooldridge
25 Apr Pacific Pro Championships [55]
Anaheim, California, United States
10,000 $ [56] – carpet (i)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
25–10, 26–24, 25–13 [57]
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
4th place
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Alex Olmedo
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Segura
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
28 Apr British Hard Court Championships [58]
Bournemouth, Great Britain
Clay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–8, 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of France.svg Jean-Claude Barclay

May

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
May ? Glenwood Manor Invitation [59]
Kansas City, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
6–4 3–6 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
May ? Jacksonville Invitation [60]
Jacksonville, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzman
6–4 6–2
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael Belkin
1 May Japanese Championships
Tokyo, Japan
Carpet (i)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–3, 6–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
3rd place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
4th place
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
1 May Northern California Championships [61]
San Francisco, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Brown Tom
6–4 6–8 7-9 8–6 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Erik Van Dillen
4 May California State Championships [62]
Portola Valley, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Erik Van Dillen
6–3 6–4 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken
4 May Atlanta Invitational [63]
Atlanta, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
6–3 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
4 May Campionato Partenopeo [64]
Napoli, Italy
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Rodríguez
8–6 6–3 0–6 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
5 May Weissenhof International Tournament [65]
Stuttgart, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
2–6 6–2 6–0 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Bungert
10 May Surrey Hard Court Championships [66]
Guildford, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
4–6 7–5 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Wooldridge
12 May Belgian Open Championships [67]
Brussels, Belgium
Clay
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–4, 1–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
12 May Melia Trophy [68]
Madrid, Spain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Manuel Santana
9-11 6–4 8–6 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
12 May Torneo Godo
Barcelona, Spain
Clay
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes
6–4, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Santana Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of Germany.svg Ingo Buding
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Italy.svg Nicola Pietrangeli
Flag of Brazil.svg José Edison Mandarino
12 May Southern California Championships [69]
Los Angeles, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
15 May Madison Square Garden Pro [70]
New York, United States
25,000 $ [71] – carpet (i)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–2, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
16 May London Hard Court Championships [72]
Hurlingham, London, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
11–9 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
19 May West Berlin Open [73]
West Berlin, West Germany
Clay
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
1–6, 6–1, 7–5, 6–8, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
22 May Netherlands Pro Championships
Amsterdam / Eindhoven, Netherlands
Clay
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
3rd place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
4th place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
24 May Rothmans Connaught Hard Court Championships [74]
Chingford, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
6–4 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
21 May British Indoor Championships [75]
Wembley, Great Britain
Hard (i)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
8–6, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
26 May French Open [76]
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–4, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
26 May U.S. Hard Court Championship [77]
Sacramento, United States
Hard
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
6–4, 3–6, 4–6, 6–0, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of the United States.svg Allen Fox
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Machette
Flag of Mexico.svg Joaquín Loyo Mayo
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osborne
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
31 May Surrey Grass Court Championships [78]
Surbiton, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
6–2 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper

June

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
June ? Bielefeld Tournament [79]
Bielefeld, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Harald Eischenbroich
7–5 6–2 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
June ? Victorian Hard Court Championships
Melbourne, Australia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Neale Fraser
?
1 June Tulsa Invitation [80]
Tulsa, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
6–2 8–6
Flag of Mexico.svg Vicente Zarazua
2 Jun*Northern Championships [81]
Manchester, Great Britain
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
9–7, 3–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan McDonald
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Chile.svg Luis Ayala
2 June Copenhagen International
Copenhagen, Denmark
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
6–4 4–6 9–7 12-14 6–1
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Leschly
9 Jun Bristol Open
Bristol, Great Britain
Grass
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
8–10, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
9 Jun Kent Championships [82]
Beckenham, Great Britain
Grass
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Barrett
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Fletcher
Flag of the United States.svg Gerry Perry
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
14 June John Player Open [83]
Nottingham, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
6–2 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
15 June Moroccan International Championships [84]
Casablanca, Morocco
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
2–6 6–1 6–2 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
16 Jun Queen's Club Championships [85]
London, Great Britain
Grass
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
6–3, 22–20
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
8–6, 6–3
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Bengtson
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
23 Jun Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
7–5, 11–9, 6–3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen

July

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
July ? Alabama State Championships [86]
Mobile, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Michael Belkin
6–3 9-11 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Peter D. Van Lingen
July ? Southern Championships
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Turner Howard
6–2 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg James Pressly
? Luglio Tennessee Valley Championships
Chattanooga, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Mexico.svg Joaquín Loyo-Mayo
7–5 6–8 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Zan Guerry
7 July [87] Travemünde International
Travemünde, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–2 7–5 1–6 2–6 6–4
Flag of Hungary.svg István Gulyás
7 Jul Irish Lawn Tennis Championships [88]
Dublin, Ireland
Grass
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Denmark.svg Torben Ulrich
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
7 Jul Washington Star International [89]
Washington, D.C., United States
Clay
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
7–5, 9–7, 4–6, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3rd place
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Belkin
4th place
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
7 Jul Washington Star International [90]
Washington, D.C., United States
Clay
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
7–5, 9–7, 4–6, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3rd place
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Belkin
4th place
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
7 Jul Swedish International Championships [91]
Båstad, Sweden
Clay
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Santana
8–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Italy.svg Martin Mulligan
Flag of Sweden.svg Jan-Erik Lundqvist
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Rodríguez
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg František Pála
9 Jul U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
Boston, United States
Hard
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
12 July Scottish Championships [92]
Edinburgh, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Clifton
6–2 2–6 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul Hutchins
12 July Welsh Championships [93]
Newport, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
6–4 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
12 July East of England Championships [94]
Felixstowe, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
8–6 1–6 8–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
13 July Düsseldorf International [95]
Düsseldorf, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
6–4 6–8 6–2 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Bungert
14 Jul Tri-State Tennis Tournament [96]
Cincinnati, United States
Clay
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Belkin
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzmán
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
16 Jul*South of England Championships [97]
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Grass
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
6–4, 2–6, 9–7
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of India.svg Jaidip Mukerjea
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Bovett
Flag of Germany.svg Ingo Buding
Flag of Pakistan.svg Haroon Rahim
18 Jul Milwaukee Clay Court Pro Championships
Milwaukee, United States
Clay
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
3rd place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
4th place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
19 July Essex Championships [98]
Colchester, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Graham Primrose
6–4 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Keith Wooldridge
19 July Tri-State Tennis Tournament [99]
Cincinnati, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–1 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Charlie Pasarell
20 July Aix-en-Provence Golden Racket [100]
Aix-en-Provence, France
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
6–3 6–4 8–6
Flag of Germany.svg Harald Eischenbroich
20 July North of England Championships [101]
Hoylake, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
6–3 6–3
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
21 Jul U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships [102]
Indianapolis, USA
Clay
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
8–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
4th place
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Chile.svg Luis Ayala
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Belkin
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
21 Jul Bavarian Open [103]
Munich, West Germany
Clay
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–4, 6–2, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Maud
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of India.svg Premjit Lall
Flag of Germany.svg Hans-Joachim Plötz
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Hungary.svg Attila Korpás
22 Jul Swiss Open [104]
Gstaad, Switzerland
Clay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
6–1, 12–14, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kukal
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Owen Davidson
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
6–1, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
28 July Torneo de La Coruña [105]
La Coruña, Spagna
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
4–6 6–4 6–2 11–9
Flag of Spain.svg Manuel Orantes
28 Jul Eastern Grass Court Championships [106]
South Orange, United States
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–1, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Scott
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osborne
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Seewagen
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
28 Jul Netherlands International Championships [107]
Hilversum, Netherlands
Clay
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
10–8, 7–9, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kukal
Flag of France.svg Michel Leclercq
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
29 July Bavarian Open [108]
Munich, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–4 6–2 3–6 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
30 Jul Austrian Pro Championships
Pörtschach, Austria
Clay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
4th place
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mal Anderson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès

August

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
? August Istanbul International [109]
Istanbul, Turkey
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3 8–6 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud
? August Merion Grass Court Championships
Philadelphia, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4 7-9 6–2 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
? August Eastern Grass Court Championships [110]
South Orange, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–1 6–4 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
3 August Netherlands International Championships [111]
Hilversum, Paesi Bassi
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
10-8 7-9 6–4 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
4 Aug Southampton Invitation [112]
Southampton, New York, United States
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
6–2, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Scott
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Terry Ryan
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
4 Aug Canadian Open [113]
Toronto, Canada
Clay
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Mike Belkin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Lester Sack
Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Guzmán
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
6–3, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
4 Aug German International Championships [114]
Hamburg, West Germany
Clay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
6–1, 5–7, 7–5, 8–6
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of Germany.svg Christian Kuhnke
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Bungert
4 August Bad Neuenahr International [115]
Bad Neuenahr, Germany
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
6–3 3–6 13-11 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Bungert
9 August Senigallia Open [116]
Senigallia, Italy
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Martin Mulligan
13-11 6–2 6–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
11 Aug Pennsylvania Championships [117]
Haverford, United States
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4, 7–9, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael Flag of New Zealand.svg Onny Parun
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
11 Aug Austrian International Championships [117]
Kitzbühel, Austria
Clay
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Santana
6–4, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Barry Phillips-Moore
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of Germany.svg Wilhelm Bungert
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
16 Aug US National Amateur Championships [118]
Boston, United States
Grass
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
9–7, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
Flag of the United States.svg Roy Barth
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
18 August Hungarian International Championships [119]
Budapest, Hungary
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
9–7 6–4 6–2
Flag of Hungary.svg István Gulyás
20 Aug Newport Casino Invitational [120]
Newport, United States
Grass
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4–6, 6–5, 5–2
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
Round robin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Ronald Holmberg
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
23 August Moscow International
Moscow, Soviet Union
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Toomas Leius
2–6 6–4 6–2 6–3
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg An Volkov
24 August Newport VASSS [121]
Newport, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4–6 6-5 5-2
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston
27 Aug U.S. Open
New York, United States
Grand Slam
Grass
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
7–9, 6–1, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
2–6, 7–5, 13–11, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston

September

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
? September Heart of America Championships [122]
Kansas City, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gerald Battrick
6–3 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bill Bowrey
6 September Lebanon International Championship [123]
Beirut, Lebanon
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
7–5 7–5 6–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Edison Mandarino
8 SepChicago Pro [124]
Chicago, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
12 SepAtlanta Pro [125]
Atlanta, United States
Hard
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 5–7, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
3rd place
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4th place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
20 Sep Pacific Southwest Championships [126]
Los Angeles, United States
Hard
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
6–0, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osborne
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osborne
29 Sep Pacific Coast Championships [127]
Berkeley, United States
Hard
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
4th place
Flag of Brazil.svg Thomaz Koch
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United States.svg Roy Barth
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak

October

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
? October Northwest Invitation
Minneapolis, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
6–0 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Davies
2 Oct Venezuelan National Clay Court Championships
Caracas, Venezuela
Clay
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Venezuela.svg Humphrey Hose
3–6 6–2 6–4 3–6 6–1
Flag of Venezuela.svg Julio Moros
5 October Tucson Pro Championships
Tucson, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
9–7 6–1
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
6 Oct Howard Hughes Open [128]
Las Vegas, United States
Hard
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
6–0, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
17 Oct Denver VASS Invitation [129]
Denver, United States
Hard (i)
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4, 6–5
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
4th place
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
18 October Dewar Cup Perth
Perth, Scotland, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
3–6 14-12 6–1
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
19 ottobre Spanish Championships
Madrid, Spain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Spain.svg Manuel Santana
6–1 6–3 8–6
Flag of Spain.svg Juan Gisbert
20 October Torneo di Ancona
Ancona, Italy
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–4 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
25 October Australian Hard Court Championships [130]
Sydney, Australia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
6–4 6–4 3–6 5-7 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Fletcher
25 October Dewar Cup Stalybridge
Stalybridge, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
6–4 6–3
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt

November

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
? Novembre La Costa Invitation
La Costa, United States
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
7–5 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Edlefsen
? November Chile International Championships [131]
Santiago, Chile
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
4–6 6–3 1–6 6–1 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Milan Holeček
1 November Dewar Cup Aberavon
Aberavon, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad
9–7 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
7 Nov Paris Open
Paris, France
Carpet (i)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
8–6, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
4th place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
7 Nov Barcelona Pro Championships
Barcelona, Spain
Clay
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
10–8, 2–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
3rd place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
4th place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
8 November Dewar Cup Torquay
Torquay, Great Britain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
8–6 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Clifton
10 Nov South American Championships
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Clay
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
3–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of Germany.svg Ingo Buding
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
W/O
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
13 Nov Dewar Cup London
London, Great Britain
Carpet (i)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
4–6, 9–7, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lew Hoad
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Clifton
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
13 Nov Vienna Pro Championships
Vienna, Austria
Hard (i)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
W/O
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Round robin
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of France.svg Pierre Barthès
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
17 Nov British Covered Court Championships [132]
London, Great Britain
Carpet (i)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–4, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
3rd place
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
4th place
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Buchholz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
24 Nov Stockholm Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Hard (i)
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nikola Pilić
6–4, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
3rd place
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
4th place
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–4, 6–2
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Andrés Gimeno
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham Stilwell

December

DateTournamentWinnerFinalistSemifinalistQuarterfinalist
1 December Border Championships
East London, South Africa
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Robert Maud
5-7 6–3 8–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
1 Dec Queensland Championships [133]
Brisbane, Australia
Grass
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
8–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian Fletcher
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Cooper
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
1 December Madrid Pro Championships [134]
Madrid, Spain
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
6–3 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
4 December Queensland Hard Court Championships
Toowoomba, Australia
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  ?
26 Dec [135] Sugar Bowl International Championships
New Orleans, United States
Carpet (i)
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
6–4, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osborne Flag of the United States.svg Gene Scott
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Curtis
Flag of the United States.svg Armistead Neely
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Mozur
Flag of the United States.svg Roy Barth
Flag of the United States.svg Steve Faulk

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