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1969 Western Championships

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1969 Cincinnati Open
DateJuly 14–21
Edition69th
Draw96S / 32D
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
VenueConey Island
Champions
Singles
United States Cliff Richey [1]
Doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith
← 1968 · Cincinnati Open · 1970 →

The 1969 Cincinnati Open (also known as the Western Tennis Championships for sponsorship reasons) was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States. The tournament was held from July 14 through July 21, 1969. Third-seeded Cliff Richey won the singles title and the accompanying $5,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

United States Cliff Richey defeated Australia Allan Stone 6–1, 6–2

Doubles

United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith defeated United States Arthur Ashe / United States Charlie Pasarell 6–3, 6–4

References

  1. ^ "Scores Center – 1969 Cincinnati Men's Singles results". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "Cliff Richey Wins Western Tennis Crown". The Day. AP. July 17, 1969. p. 16.