1970 Washington Star International
Appearance
1970 Washington Star International | |
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Date | July 13–19 |
Edition | 2nd |
Category | Grand Prix (Class 2) |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $35,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Venue | Rock Creek Park |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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The 1970 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was the second edition of the tournament and was part of the 1970 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Class 2 event. It was held at the Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. from July 13 through July 19, 1970. Cliff Richey won the singles title and earned a $7,000 first prize.[3][4]
Finals
Singles
Cliff Richey defeated
Arthur Ashe 7–5, 6–2, 6–1
Doubles
Bob Hewitt/
Frew McMillan defeated
Ilie Năstase /
Ion Țiriac 7–5, 6–0
References
- ^ "1970 Washington Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1970 Washington Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Cliff Richey Defeats Ashe to Win Start Tennis Tourney". Gettysburg Times. July 20, 1970.
- ^ "Richey Trips Ashe in Washington Net". Schenectady Gazette. July 20, 1970.