1970 Cincinnati Open

The 1970 Cincinnati Open (also known as the Western Tennis Championships for sponsorship reasons) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1970 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was held from July 20 through July 26, 1970. Ken Rosewall won the singles title.[1][2]

1970 Cincinnati Open
DateJuly 20 – July 26
Edition70th
CategoryGrand Prix Circuit
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceClay / Outdoor
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, USA
VenueConey Island
Champions
Singles
Ken Rosewall
Doubles
Ilie Năstase / Ion Ţiriac

Finals

Singles

Ken Rosewall defeated Cliff Richey 7–9, 9–7, 8–6

Doubles

Ilie Năstase / Ion Ţiriac defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–3, 6–4

References

  1. "Rosewall Beats Richey for Title". The New York Times. July 26, 1970. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  2. "Rosewall Tops Richey in Western Tennis". The Evening News. Jul 27, 1970. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
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