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
Date27 July – 2 August
Edition2nd
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, US
VenueWoodstock 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

Men's Singles

Cliff Richey defeated Stan Smith 6–2, 10–8, 3–6, 6–1

Women's Singles

Linda Tuero defeated Gail Chanfreau 7–5, 6–1

Men's Doubles

Clark Graebner / Arthur Ashe defeated Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 2–6, 6–4, 6–4

Women's Doubles

Rosie Casals / Gail Chanfreau defeated Helen Gourlay / Pat Walkden 6–2, 6–2

References
  1. "1970 Indianapolis – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1970 Indianapolis – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "Richey captures clay court title". New York Times. August 3, 1970. p. 41.
  4. John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 239–240. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7.
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