1970 Paris Open

1970 Paris Open
Date9–15 November
Edition2nd
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$31,0000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationParis, France
VenuePalais Omnisports
Champions
Singles
United States Arthur Ashe[1]
Doubles
United States Pancho Gonzales / Australia Ken Rosewall
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The 1970 Paris Open Indoor Championships was a men's Grand Prix tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 2nd edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, and ran from 9 November through 15 November 1970.[2]

The singles event was won by third-seeded Arthur Ashe.[2]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Arthur Ashe defeated United States Marty Riessen 7–6, 6–4, 6–3

  • It was Ashe's 5th title of the year and the 7th of his career.

Doubles

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United States Pancho Gonzales / Australia Ken Rosewall defeated Netherlands Tom Okker / United States Marty Riessen 6–4, 7–6, 7–6

References

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  1. ^ "1970 Paris Indoor – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1971). World of Tennis '71 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-362-00091-7.
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