1970 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament
Appearance
1970 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament | |
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Date | 4-7 March |
Edition | 1st |
Category | Independent |
Prize money | £10,000 |
Surface | Carpet / Indoor |
Location | London, England |
Venue | Royal Albert Hall |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Marty Riessen | |
Doubles | |
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen |
The 1970 Rothmans International Tennis Tournament was a men's professional tennis tournament held on indoor carpet courts in the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. It was the first edition of the tournament and was held from 4–7 March 1970. It was an independent event, i.e. not part of either the 1970 Grand Prix or 1970 World Championship Tennis circuit. Marty Riessen won both the singles and doubles competition and £2525 in prize money.[1]
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit]Marty Riessen defeated Ken Rosewall 6–4, 6–2[a]
Doubles
[edit]Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated Rod Laver / Owen Davidson 6–3, 13–11, 9–11, 2–6, 7–5
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Riessen Richer By £2525". The Glasgow Herald. 9 March 1970.