The 1969 Italian Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. It was the 26th edition of the tournament and the first that was open to amateur and professional players.[a] The event was held from 21 April through 28 April 1969 and finished a day late. The singles titles were won by second-seeded John Newcombe and Julie Heldman, the first American female player to win the title in 13 years.[4][5]
| 1969 Italian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21–28 April |
| Edition | 26th |
| Category | Non-tour |
| Draw | 128MS/32WS/32MD |
| Prize money | $14,600 |
| Surface | Clay court / outdoor |
| Location | Rome, Italy |
| Venue | Foro Italico |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 John Newcombe[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Julie Heldman | |
| Men's doubles | |
| No winners [2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Françoise Dürr /  Ann Haydon-Jones | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit John Newcombe defeated Tony Roche 6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
Women's singles
edit Julie Heldman defeated Kerry Melville 7–5, 6–3
Men's doubles
edit
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen shared the title with John Newcombe / Tony Roche 4–6, 6–1, susp [b]
Women's doubles
edit Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "1969 Rome – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1969 Rome – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1969). BP Yearbook of World Tennis. London: Ward Lock. pp. 93–84. ISBN 978-0706318241. OCLC 502175694.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1970). BP Year Book of World Tennis 1970. London: Clipper P. pp. 85–88. ISBN 0851080049. OCLC 502255545. OL 21635829M.
- ^ "Newcombe and Miss Heldman Win Italian Titles". The New York Times. UPI. 28 April 1969.