1969 Italian Open (tennis)
| 1969 Italian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 – 28 April |
| Edition | 26th |
| Category | Non-tour |
| Draw | 128MS/32WS/32MD |
| Prize money | $14,600 |
| Surface | Clay court / outdoor |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Venue | Foro Italico |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 John Newcombe [1] |
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| Women's Singles | |
 Julie Heldman |
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| Men's Doubles | |
| No winners | |
| Women's Doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Ann Haydon-Jones |
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The 1969 Italian Open Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. It was the 26th edition of the tournament, the first one played in the open era, and was held from 21 April through 28 April 1969. The tournament finished a day late. The singles titles were won by second-seeded John Newcombe and Julie Heldman, the first American female player to win the title in 13 years.[2][3]
Contents
Winners
Men's Singles
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John Newcombe defeated Tony Roche 6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
Women's Singles
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Julie Heldman defeated Kerry Melville 7–5, 6–3
Men's Doubles
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Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 4–6, 6–1, susp [lower-alpha 1]
Women's Doubles
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Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Notes
- ↑ Match was suspended due to darkness
