The 1969 Western Championships, also known as the Cincinnati Open, was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Cincinnati Tennis Club in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States. The tournament was held from July 14 through July 21, 1969. Third-seeded Cliff Richey won the men's singles title and the accompanying $5,000 first-prize money.[3] Lesley Turner Bowrey won the women's singles title.
| 1969 Western Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 14–21 |
| Edition | 69th |
| Draw | 96S / 32D |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Venue | Cincinnati Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Cliff Richey[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
 Lesley Turner Bowrey | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Bob Lutz / Stan Smith[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Kerry Harris / Valerie Ziegenfuss | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Cliff Richey defeated Allan Stone 6–1, 6–2
- Richey's 3rd Western championships title (1965–66, 69)
Women's singles
edit Lesley Turner Bowrey defeated 
Gail Chanfreau 1–6, 7–5, 10–10 ret.
Men's doubles
edit Bob Lutz / Stan Smith defeated Arthur Ashe / Charlie Pasarell 6–3, 6–4
Women's doubles
edit Kerry Harris / Valerie Ziegenfuss defeated Emilie Burrer / Pam Richmond 6–3, 9–7
References
edit- ^ "1969 Cincinnati – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1969 Cincinnati – Men's doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Cliff Richey Wins Western Tennis Crown". The Day. AP. July 17, 1969. p. 16.
