1970 South African Open (tennis)

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]

1970 South African Open
Date24 March – 4 April
Edition67th
CategoryIndependent tour
Draw32S / 32D
Prize money$47,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's singles
Australia Rod Laver[1]
Women's singles
Australia Margaret Court
Men's doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan
Women's doubles
United States Billie Jean King / United States Rosie Casals
Mixed doubles
Australia Margaret Court / United States Marty Riessen

Finals

Men's singles

Australia Rod Laver defeated South Africa Frew McMillan 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2 [3][4]

Women's singles

Australia Margaret Court defeated United States Billie Jean King 6–4, 1–6, 6–3

Men's doubles

South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated South Africa Cliff Drysdale / United Kingdom Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–3, 6–2

Women's doubles

United States Billie Jean King / United States Rosie Casals defeated Australia Kerry Mellville / Australia Karen Krantzcke 6–2, 6–2

Mixed doubles

Australia Margaret Court / United States Marty Riessen defeated South Africa Pat Walkden / South Africa Frew McMillan 7–5, 3–6, 7–5

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.
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