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1970 Washington Star International

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1970 Washington Star International
DateJuly 13–19
Edition2nd
CategoryGrand Prix (Class 2)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$35,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueRock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
United States Cliff Richey [1]
Doubles
South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan [2]
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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

United States Cliff Richey defeated United States Arthur Ashe 7–5, 6–2, 6–1

Doubles

South Africa Bob Hewitt/ South Africa Frew McMillan defeated Romania Ilie Năstase / Romania Ion Țiriac 7–5, 6–0

References

  1. ^ "1970 Washington Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1970 Washington Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ "Cliff Richey Defeats Ashe to Win Start Tennis Tourney". Gettysburg Times. July 20, 1970.
  4. ^ "Richey Trips Ashe in Washington Net". Schenectady Gazette. July 20, 1970.