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
Date	24 March – 4 April
Edition	67th
Category	Independent
Draw	32S / 32D
Prize money	$47,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue	Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Men's Singles
Rod Laver [1]
Women's Singles
Margaret Court
Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan
Women's Doubles
Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals
Mixed Doubles
Margaret Court / Marty Riessen

Finals

Men's Singles

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

Women's Singles

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

Men's Doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–3, 6–2

Women's Doubles

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

Mixed Doubles

Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Pat Walkden / 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.