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1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships
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]
| 1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 July – 2 August |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, US |
| Venue | Woodstock Country Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
| Cliff Richey[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Linda Tuero | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Clark Graebner / Arthur Ashe[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Rosie Casals / Gail Chanfreau | |
Finals Edit
Men's singles Edit
Cliff Richey defeated Stan Smith 6–2, 10–8, 3–6, 6–1
Women's singles Edit
Linda Tuero defeated Gail Chanfreau 7–5, 6–1
Men's doubles Edit
Clark Graebner / Arthur Ashe defeated Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles Edit
Rosie Casals / Gail Chanfreau defeated Helen Gourlay / Pat Walkden 6–2, 6–2
References Edit
- ^ "1970 Indianapolis – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1970 Indianapolis – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Richey captures clay court title". New York Times. August 3, 1970. p. 41.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 239–240. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7.
External links Edit
- ATP Tournament profile
- ITF Tournament details