1963_U.S._National_Championships_(tennis)

1963 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

1963 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

Tennis tournament

The 1963 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 28 August until 8 September. It was the 83rd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1963.

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Finals

Men's singles

Main article: 1963 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles

Mexico Rafael Osuna defeated United States Frank Froehling 7–5, 6–4, 6–2

Women's singles

Main article: 1963 U.S. National Championships – Women's singles

Brazil Maria Bueno defeated Australia Margaret Smith 7–5, 6–4

Men's doubles

United States Chuck McKinley / United States Dennis Ralston defeated Mexico Rafael Osuna / Mexico Antonio Palafox 9–7, 4–6, 5–7, 6–3, 11–9 [2]

Women's doubles

Australia Robyn Ebbern / Australia Margaret Smith defeated Brazil Maria Bueno / United States Darlene Hard, 4–6, 10–8, 6–3 [3]

Mixed doubles

Australia Margaret Smith / Australia Ken Fletcher defeated Australia Judy Tegart / United States Ed Rubinoff 3–6, 8–6, 6–2 [4]

References

  1. [1]
    "1963 US Open – Men's singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. p. 478. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  3. [3]
    Collins, p. 480
  4. [4]
    Collins, p. 482
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