The 1970 Paris Open Indoor Championships was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 2nd edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, and ran from 9 November through 15 November 1970.[2]
1970 Paris Open | |
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Date | 9–15 November |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $31,0000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Paris, France |
Venue | Palais Omnisports |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Arthur Ashe[1] | |
Doubles | |
Pancho Gonzales / Ken Rosewall |
The singles event was won by third-seeded Arthur Ashe.[2]
Finals
editSingles
editArthur Ashe defeated Marty Riessen 7–6, 6–4, 6–3
- It was Ashe's 5th title of the year and the 7th of his career.
Doubles
editPancho Gonzales / Ken Rosewall defeated Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 6–4, 7–6, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1970 Paris Indoor – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7.