1969 British Hard Court Championships Explained

The 1969 British Hard Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at The West Hants Club in Bournemouth in England. It was the 40th edition of the tournament and the second edition in the Open Era of tennis. The tournament was held from 28 April through 3 May 1969.[1] John Newcombe, seeded first, and Margaret Court won the first open singles titles while the men's team of Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan and the women's team of Margaret Court and Judy Tegart won the doubles titles.[2] The poor state of the courts led to a protest by a number of players.[3] The tournament made a financial loss due to higher expenses compared to the previous edition and poor weather during the final two days.[4]

Finals

Men's singles

John Newcombe defeated Bob Hewitt 6–8, 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 6–4

Women's singles

Margaret Court defeated Winnie Shaw 5–7, 6–4, 6–4

Men's doubles

Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan defeated Jean-Claude Barclay / Robert Wilson 6–4, 6–2, 2–6, 9–7

Women's doubles

Margaret Court / Judy Tegart defeated Ada Bakker / Marijke Schaar 6–1, 6–4

Mixed doubles

Virginia Wade / Bob Maud defeated Fay Toyne-Moore / Jimmy Moore 6–2, 6–2

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Cox may reach Newcombe. The Glasgow Herald. 24 April 1969. 9.
  2. Book: Clipper Press. 0851080049. London. BP year book of World Tennis 1970. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis). 1970 . 502255545 . 21635829M. 167–168.
  3. News: Criticism of English courts. . . 3 May 1969 . 32 . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: Hardcourt titles a financial failure. . . 6 May 1969 . 25 . National Library of Australia.