The March of Dimes Open[1] also known as the March of Dimes Tennis Tournament was an international men's and women's hardcourt tennis tournament founded in 1955.[2] It was first played at the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, United States. This international tournament was part of the ILTF World Circuit until 1974 when it was discontinued.[1]
| March of Dimes Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF World Circuit (1930–69, 70–72) ILTF Independent Tour (1970–72) men |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Abolished | 1974 |
| Location | San Diego, United States |
| Venue | Kona Kai Club |
| Surface | Hard outdoors |
History edit
In 1955 the March of Dimes Tennis Tournament was established.[3] The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts at the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, United States.[1] The combined tournament was played until 1969 as part of the ILTF World Circuit. In 1970 the men's event became part of ILTF Independent Tour,[1] the women's event joined the same tour in 1973 following the creation of the WTA Tour. This tournament was usually played in mid to late January ending early February each year, in 1970 two editions of the event were held the main winter finals, and a March of Dimes Fall Open in November that year for one edition only.[1]
Finals (Winter) edit
Men's singles edit
(incomplete roll)
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ ILTF World Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1955 |  Alex Olmedo |
 Noel Brown |
6–1, 6–1, 6–3.[1] |
| 1963 | Dennis Ralston |
Hugh Stewart |
6–3, 6–4.[1] |
| 1964 | Allen Fox |
Tom Edlefsen |
6–2, 6–0.[1] |
| 1966 | David Sanderlin[4] |
James Rombeau[5] |
6–4, 6–4.[1] |
| 1968 |  Joaquín Loyo-Mayo |
Bob Lutz |
6–2, 4–6, 8–6.[1] |
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1969 | Bill Bond |
Joaquín Loyo-Mayo |
6–4, 3–6, 6–3.[1] |
| 1970 | Roy Barth |
 Tito Vázquez |
6–1, 6–1.[1] |
Women's singles edit
(incomplete roll)
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ ILTF World Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1961 | Kathy Chabot |
Karen Hantze |
3–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1965 | Val Ziegenfuss |
Paulette Verzin |
6–1, 7–9, 6–1 |
| 1966 | Val Ziegenfuss |
Kristien Kemmer |
6–1, 6–1 |
| ↓ Open era ↓ | |||
| 1969 | Janet Newberry |
Mary Struthers |
6–2, 6–1.[1] |
| 1970[6] | Nancy Ornstein |
Janet Newberry |
3–6, 6–4, 7–5 |
| 1973 | Anne Bruning |
Susan Hagey |
1–6, 6–1, 6–3 |
Finals (Fall) edit
Men's singles edit
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ ILTF World Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1970 |  Haroon Rahim |
Jimmy Connors |
6–8, 6–3, 9–7.[1] |
Women's singles edit
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ ILTF World Circuit ↓ | |||
| 1970 | Janet Newberry |
Marita Redondo |
8–6, 6–1.[1] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Tournaments:March of Dimes Open". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "March of Dimes Tennis Tourney At Kona Kai". Coronado Eagle and Journal. Coronado, CA: Wikipedia Library – Newspaper Archive. Com. 15 January 1970. p. 11. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Coronado Eagle and Journal
- ^ "David Sanderlin : Overview". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Player Profile: James Rombeau USA". www.itftennis.com. ITF. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Wechsler, Bob (2008). Day by Day in Jewish Sports History. Brooklyn, New York: KTAV Publishing House, Inc. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-88125-969-8.