1970_U.S._Men's_Clay_Court_Championships

1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships

1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships

Tennis tournament

The 1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the Grand Prix. It was held at the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from 27 July through 2 August. Cliff Richey and Linda Tuero won the singles titles.[3][4]

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Finals

Men's singles

United States Cliff Richey defeated United States Stan Smith 6–2, 10–8, 3–6, 6–1

Women's singles

United States Linda Tuero defeated France Gail Chanfreau 7–5, 6–1

Men's doubles

South Africa Clark Graebner / United States Arthur Ashe defeated Romania Ilie Năstase / Romania Ion Țiriac 2–6, 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

United States Rosie Casals / France Gail Chanfreau defeated Australia Helen Gourlay / South Africa Pat Walkden 6–2, 6–2

References

  1. [1]
    "1970 Indianapolis – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    "1970 Indianapolis – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. [3]
    "Richey captures clay court title". New York Times. August 3, 1970. p. 41.
  4. [4]
    John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 239–240. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7.
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