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| 1968 South American Open | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1969). BP Yearbook of World Tennis. London: Ward Lock. p. 149. ISBN 978-0706318241. OCLC 502175694.
- ^ "A Roundup Of The Sports Information Of The Week". Sports Illustrated. 29 (21): 111. November 18, 1968.