Omaha Open Explained

Omaha Open
Type:defunct
Founded:1969
Ended:1974
Editions:6
Location:Omaha, Nebraska, US
Venue:City Auditorium
Event Name:Omaha International
Midlands International
Tour:USLTA Indoor Circuit
Surface:Carpet / indoor

The Omaha Open, also known as the Midlands International Indoor, was a men's tennis tournament founded in 1969 as the Omaha International Indoor.[1] It was played in Omaha, Nebraska, until 1974. The event was part of the USLTA Indoor Circuit and was held on indoor carpet courts at the City Auditorium. The tournament was canceled in March 1975, less than three weeks before the scheduled start of its seventh edition because the participation of top players could no be guaranteed.[2]

Finals

Singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1969 6–4, 6–2
1970 6–2, 7–5, 6–3
1971 6–4, 6–3, 6–1
1972 Ilie Năstase[3] 2–6, 6–0, 6–1
1973 5–0, ret.
1974 6–3, 1–6, 6–1

Doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1969 7–5, 6–3
1970 6–4, 6–4
1971 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
1972 5–7, 6–4, 7–6
1973 DEF
1974 6–2, 6–4

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Notes and References

  1. News: B.T. Fray Pits Jays, N.Illinois . 16 January 2024 . Omaha World-Herald . newspapers.com . 27 Jan 1969 . Omaha, Nebraska . 17 . en.
  2. News: Steve Sinclair . Midlands tennis canceled for fear of losing stars. . Omaha World-Herald . March 6, 1975 . 21 . Newspapers.com . limited.
  3. News: Nastase wins Omaha tennis. The Des Moines Register . Reuters . January 31, 1972. 1-S . Newspapers.com . limited.