1968 South American Open
Tennis tournament
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 | ||||
Roy Emerson | ||||
Women's singles | ||||
Ann Jones | ||||
Men's doubles | ||||
Andrés Gimeno / Fred Stolle | ||||
Women's doubles | ||||
Rosie Casals / Ann Jones | ||||
Mixed doubles | ||||
Julie Heldman / Herb Fitzgibbon | ||||
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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
Men's singles
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
Ann Jones defeated Nancy Richey walkover
Men's doubles
Andrés Gimeno / Fred Stolle defeated Rod Laver / Roy Emerson 6–3, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1
Women's doubles
Rosie Casals / Ann Jones defeated Julie Heldman / Mabel Vrancovich 6–1, 6–2
Mixed doubles
Julie Heldman / Herb Fitzgibbon defeated Edison Mandarino / Norma Baylon 6–3, 6–4
References
External links
- ATP Tournament Profile
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