The 1969 Dutch Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament staged in Hilversum, Netherlands. The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts and was held from 28 July to 3 August 1969. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and the second in the Open era of tennis. Tom Okker and Kerry Melville won the singles titles.[1]
1969 Dutch Open | |
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Date | 28 July – 3 August |
Edition | 12th |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $7,210 |
Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
Location | Hilversum, Netherlands |
Venue | 't Melkhuisje |
Champions | |
Men's singles | |
Tom Okker | |
Women's singles | |
Kerry Melville | |
Men's doubles | |
Tom Okker / Roger Taylor | |
Women's doubles | |
Kerry Melville / Karen Krantzcke |
Finals
editMen's singles
editTom Okker defeated Roger Taylor 10–8, 7–9, 6–4, 6–4
Women's singles
editKerry Melville defeated Karen Krantzcke 6–2, 3–6, 6–3
Men's doubles
editTom Okker / Roger Taylor defeated Jan Kodeš / Jan Kukal 6–3, 6–2, 6–4
Women's doubles
editKerry Melville / Karen Krantzcke defeated Pat Walkden / Helen Gourlay 1–6, 6–4, 6–3
Mixed doubles
editFinal was not played due to thunderstorms.
References
edit- ^ "Regen redt Tom Okker". Het Vrije Volk (in Dutch). 4 August 1969. p. 14 – via Delpher.