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Tennis tournament
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.
Winners
Men's Singles
Main article: 1970 South African Open – Men's Singles
Rod Laver defeated Frew McMillan 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2
Women's Singles
Main article: 1970 South African Open – Women's Singles
Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 6–4, 1–6, 6–3
Men's Doubles
Main article: 1970 South African Open – Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–3, 6–2
Women's Doubles
Main article: 1970 South African Open – Women's Doubles
Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals defeated Kerry Mellville / Karen Krantzcke 6–2, 6–2
Mixed Doubles
Main article: 1970 South African Open – Women's Doubles
Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Pat Walkden / Frew McMillan 7–5, 3–6, 7–5
References
"ATP – 1970 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw" . ATP.
John Barrett , ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 . London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 121–124. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7 .
"Laver Routs Foe, Wins Tennis Title" . The Morning Record . 4 April 1970.
"Laver Captures So. Africa Title" . The New York Times . 4 April 1970.
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