1969 South African Open (tennis)
The 1969 South African Open was an independent combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was the 66th edition of the tournament and was held from 1 April through 12 April 1969. Rod Laver won the singles title in the men's division, while Billie Jean King won the singles titles in the women's. Finals Men's singles Rod Laver defeated Tom Okker 6–3, 10–8, 6–3 Women's singles Billie Jean King defeated Nancy Richey 6–3, 6–4 Men's doubles Pancho Gonzales / Ray Moore defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–3, 4–6, 6–1, 6–3 Women's doubles Françoise Dürr / Ann Jones defeated Nancy Richey / Virginia Wade 6–2, 3–6, 6–4 Mixed doubles Tom Okker / Annette Van Zyl defeated Bob Maud / Virginia Wade 8–6, 5–7, 6–4 References South African Open (tennis) South African Open (tennis) 1969 in South African tennis Sports competitions in Johannesburg 1960s in Johannesburg April 1969 sports events in Africa