1968 South American Open
| 1968 South American Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 4 – 10 November |
| Edition | 1st |
| Surface | Clay / Outdoor |
| Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Venue | Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Roy Emerson | |
| Women's Singles | |
 Ann Jones | |
| Men's Doubles | |
.svg.png){kind=small} Andrés Gimeno / Fred Stolle | |
| Women's Doubles | |
 Rosie Casals / Ann Jones | |
| Mixed Doubles | |
|
Julie Heldman / Herb Fitzgibbon | |
The 1968 Buenos Aires tennis tournament was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club in Buenos Aires in Argentina.[1] It was the first open edition of the tournament and was held from 4 November through 11 November 1968. Roy Emerson and Ann Jones won the singles titles.[2]
Winners
Men's Singles
Main article: 1968 South American Open – Singles
Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver 9–7, 6–4, 6–4
- It was Emerson's 2nd professional title of the year and the 2nd of his professional career.
Women's Singles
Ann Jones defeated Nancy Richey walkover
Men's Doubles
Andrés Gimeno / Fred Stolle defeated Rod Laver / Roy Emerson 6–3, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1
Women's Doubles
Rosie Casals / Ann Jones defeated Julie Heldman / 
Mabel Vrancovich 6–1, 6–2
Mixed Doubles
Julie Heldman / Herb Fitzgibbon defeated 
Edson Mandarino / Norma Baylon 6–3, 6–4
References
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1969). BP Yearbook of World Tennis. London: Ward Lock. p. 149. ISBN 978-0706318241. OCLC 502175694.
- ↑ "A Roundup Of The Sports Information Of The Week". Sports Illustrated 29 (21): 111. November 18, 1968.
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