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1961 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

New York City, New York The 1961 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from September 1 until September 10, 1961. It was the 81st staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1961.

Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1961 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

AUS Roy Emerson defeated AUS Rod Laver 7–5, 6–3, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1961 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

USA Darlene Hard defeated UK Ann Haydon 6–3, 6–4

Men's doubles

USA Chuck McKinley / USA Dennis Ralston defeated MEX Rafael Osuna / MEX Antonio Palafox 6–3, 6–4, 2–6, 13–11

Women's doubles

USA Darlene Hard / AUS Lesley Turner defeated FRG Edda Buding / MEX Yola Ramírez 6–4, 5–7, 6–0

Mixed doubles

AUS Margaret Smith / AUS Bob Mark defeated USA Darlene Hard / USA Dennis Ralston default

Notes

References

References

  1. "1961 US Open – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. Collins, Bud. (2010). "The Bud Collins History of Tennis". New Chapter Press.
  3. Collins, p. 480
  4. Collins, p. 482
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