The 1967 South American Championships[1] 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.It was the first open edition of the tournament and was held from 30 October through 5 November 1967.[1] Cliff Richey and Billie Jean King won the singles titles.
| 1967 South American Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 30 October to 5 November |
| Edition | 25th |
| Category | ILTF South American Circuit |
| Draw | 32 |
| Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Venue | Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club |
Finals
editMen's singles
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Cliff Richey defeated 
José Edison Mandarino 7–5, 6–8, 6–3, 6–3[2]
Women's singles
edit Billie Jean King defeated Rosemary Casals 6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Women's doubles
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Francoise Durr / 
Norma Baylon defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 6–8, 6–4, 6–3[3]
Mixed doubles
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References
edit- ^ a b "Tournaments: South American Championships - South American Open". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Richey Title". The Guardian Journal. Nottingham, England: Wikipedia Library - newspapers.com. 6 Nov 1967. p. 11. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Foreign Girls Upset Yanks In Tennis Final". The Fresno Bee. Fresno, California: Wikipedia Library - newspapers.com. 5 Nov 1967. p. 56. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Richey Keeps Title". Coventry Evening Telegraph. Coventry, England: Wikipedia Library - newspapers.com. 6 Nov 1967. p. 14. Retrieved 2 November 2023.