1966 U.S. National Championships (tennis) explained

The 1966 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. The tournament ran from 1 September until 11 September. It was the 86th staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1966.

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1966 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles. Fred Stolle defeated John Newcombe 4–6, 12–10, 6–3, 6–4

Women's singles

See main article: 1966 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles. Maria Bueno defeated Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–1

Men's doubles

Roy Emerson / Fred Stolle defeated Clark Graebner / Dennis Ralston 6–4, 6–4, 6–4 [1]

Women's doubles

Maria Bueno / Nancy Richey defeated Rosie Casals / Billie Jean King 6–3, 6–4 [2]

Mixed doubles

Donna Floyd-Fales / Owen Davidson defeated Carol Hanks Aucamp / Ed Rubinoff 6–1, 6–3 [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins, Bud. The Bud Collins History of Tennis. 2010. New Chapter Press. [New York]. 978-0942257700. 2nd. 478.
  2. Collins, p. 480
  3. Collins, p. 482