1970 South African Open (tennis)


The 1970 South African Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was an independent tournament that was not part of either of the two main tennis circuits; the 1970 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix circuit and the 1970 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 67th edition of the tournament and was held from 24 March through 4 April 1970. Owen Williams was the tournament director. Rod Laver and Margaret Court won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's Singles

defeated Frew McMillan 4–6, 6–2, 6–1, 6–2

Women's Singles

defeated Billie Jean King 6–4, 1–6, 6–3

Men's Doubles

/ Frew McMillan defeated Cliff Drysdale / Roger Taylor 6–3, 6–3, 6–2

Women's Doubles

/ Rosie Casals defeated Kerry Mellville / Karen Krantzcke 6–2, 6–2

Mixed Doubles

/ Marty Riessen defeated Pat Walkden / Frew McMillan 7–5, 3–6, 7–5