1970 South African Open (tennis)

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1970 South African Open
Date24 March – 4 April
Edition67th
CategoryIndependent tour
Draw32S / 32D
Prize money$47,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver [1]
Women's singles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court
Men's doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan
Women's doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King / Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Mixed doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
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The 1970 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was an independent tournament that was not part of either of the two main tennis circuits; the 1970 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix circuit and the 1970 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 67th edition of the tournament and was held from 24 March through 4 April 1970. Owen Williams was the tournament director. Rod Laver and Margaret Court won the singles titles. [2]

Contents

Finals

Men's singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2 [3] [4]

Women's singles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court defeated Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King 6–4, 1–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Cliff Drysdale / Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–3, 6–2

Women's doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King / Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Mellville / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Karen Krantzcke 6–2, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Margaret Court / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Pat Walkden / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan 7–5, 3–6, 7–5

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References

  1. "1970 Johannesburg – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 121–124. ISBN   978-0-362-00091-7.
  3. "Laver Routs Foe, Wins Tennis Title". The Morning Record . 4 April 1970 via Google News Archive.
  4. "Laver Captures So. Africa Title". The New York Times . 4 April 1970.