1968 South American Open Explained

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

See main article: 1968 South American Open – 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

External links

• ATP Tournament Profile

Notes and References

1. Book: BP Yearbook of World Tennis. 1969. Ward Lock. London. 978-0706318241. 502175694. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis). 149.
2. A Roundup Of The Sports Information Of The Week. Sports Illustrated. November 18, 1968. 29. 21. 111. https://web.archive.org/web/20140502000306/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1081837/1/index.htm. dead. May 2, 2014.