1966_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1966 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1966 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

The 1966 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from 1 September until 11 September. It was the 86th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1966.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1966 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

Australia Fred Stolle defeated Australia John Newcombe 4–6, 12–10, 6–3, 6–4

Women's singles

Main article: 1966 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

Brazil Maria Bueno defeated United States Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Fred Stolle defeated United States Clark Graebner / United States Dennis Ralston 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 [2]

Women's doubles

Brazil Maria Bueno / United States Nancy Richey defeated United States Rosie Casals / United States Billie Jean King 6–3, 6–4 [3]

Mixed doubles

United States Donna Floyd-Fales / Australia Owen Davidson defeated United States Carol Hanks Aucamp / United States Ed Rubinoff 6–1, 6–3 [4]

References

  1. [1]
    "1966 US Open – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 478. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  3. [3]
    Collins, p. 480
  4. [4]
    Collins, p. 482
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