1969 Washington Star International

The 1969 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor green clay courts at the Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from July 8 through July 14, 1969. Unseeded Thomaz Koch won the singles title and earned a $5,000 first prize.

1969 Washington Star International
DateJuly 8–14
Edition1st
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$25,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueRock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
Brazil Thomaz Koch[1]
Doubles
Chile Patricio Cornejo / Chile Jaime Fillol[2]
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Finals

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Singles

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  Thomaz Koch defeated   Arthur Ashe 7–5, 9–7, 4–6, 2–6, 6–4

Doubles

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  Patricio Cornejo/   Jaime Fillol defeated   Robert Lutz /   Stan Smith 4–6, 6–1, 6–4

References

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  1. ^ "1969 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1969 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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