1970 Washington Star International
1970 Washington Star International | |
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Date | July 13 – July 19 |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | Grand Prix (Class 2) |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $35,000 |
Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
Location | Washington, United States |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Cliff Richey [1] | |
Doubles | |
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan [2] |
The 1970 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was the second edition of the tournament and was part of the 1970 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Class 2 event. It was held in Washington, D.C. from July 13 through July 19, 1970. Cliff Richey won the singles title and earned a $7,000 first prize.[3][4]
Champions
Men's Singles
Cliff Richey defeated Arthur Ashe 7–5, 6–2, 6–1 [1]
Men's Doubles
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Ilie Năstase / Ion Țiriac 7–5, 6–0 [2]
References
- 1 2 "ATP – 1970 Washington Men's Single s Draw". ATP.
- 1 2 "ATP – 1970 Washington Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
- ↑ "Cliff Richey Defeats Ashe to Win Start Tennis Tourney". Gettysburg Times. Jul 20, 1970.
- ↑ "Richey Trips Ashe in Washington Net". Schenectady Gazette. Jul 20, 1970.
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