1968 South American Open
Appearance
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1968 South American Open | |
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Date | 4–10 November |
Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Venue | Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
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Women's singles | |
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The 1968 South American Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club in Buenos Aires in Argentina.[1] It was the first open edition of the tournament and was held from 4 November through 11 November 1968. Roy Emerson and Ann Jones won the singles titles.[2]
Finals
[edit]Men's singles
[edit] Roy Emerson defeated
Rod Laver 9–7, 6–4, 6–4
- It was Emerson's 2nd professional title of the year and the 2nd of his professional career.
Women's singles
[edit] Ann Jones defeated
Nancy Richey walkover
Men's doubles
[edit] Andrés Gimeno /
Fred Stolle defeated
Rod Laver /
Roy Emerson 6–3, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1
Women's doubles
[edit] Rosie Casals /
Ann Jones defeated
Julie Heldman /
Mabel Vrancovich 6–1, 6–2
Mixed doubles
[edit] Julie Heldman /
Herb Fitzgibbon defeated
Edison Mandarino /
Norma Baylon 6–3, 6–4
References
[edit]- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1969). BP Yearbook of World Tennis. London: Ward Lock. p. 149. ISBN 978-0706318241. OCLC 502175694.
- ^ "A Roundup Of The Sports Information Of The Week". Sports Illustrated. 29 (21): 111. November 18, 1968.