1970 South African Open (tennis)

1970 South African Open
Date	24 March – 4 April
Edition	67th
Category	Independent
Draw	32S / 32D
Prize money	$47,000
Surface	Hard / outdoor
Location	Johannesburg, South Africa
Venue	Ellis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Rod Laver[1]
Margaret Court
Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan
Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals
Margaret Court / Marty Riessen
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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.^[2]

Finals[]

Men's Singles[]

Rod Laver defeated Frew McMillan 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2 ^[3][4]

Women's Singles[]

Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 6–4, 1–6, 6–3

Men's Doubles[]

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–3, 6–2

Women's Doubles[]

Billie Jean King / Rosie Casals defeated Kerry Mellville / Karen Krantzcke 6–2, 6–2

Mixed Doubles[]

Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Pat Walkden / Frew McMillan 7–5, 3–6, 7–5

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