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The Jacksonville Open tennis tournament was founded in 1961 as the Jacksonville Invitation. The tournament was part South Florida-Caribbean Circuit which was a major feature of the international tennis scene in from the 1930s to early 1970s. In 1972 it part of the [[1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit]]. The event was held in [[Jacksonville, Florida]] and was played on indoor hard courts. [[Jimmy Connors]] won the singles title, defeating [[Clark Graebner]] in the final. |
The Jacksonville Open tennis tournament was founded in 1961 as the Jacksonville Invitation. The tournament was part South Florida-Caribbean Circuit which was a major feature of the international tennis scene in from the 1930s to early 1970s. In 1972 it part of the [[1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit]]. The event was held in [[Jacksonville, Florida]] and was played on indoor hard courts. [[Jimmy Connors]] won the singles title, defeating [[Clark Graebner]] in the final. |
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In 1970 a women's event was included in the schedule for one year only that was won by [[Nancy Richey]].<ref>Daily Press (Virginia)</ref> In 1972 a Jacksonsville Invitation tournament for women was established as an outdoor clay court event.<ref>{{cite news |title=Court Nets Tennis Win |url=https://www.newspaperarchive.com/us/texas/el-paso/el-paso-herald-post/1973/04-24/page-23/ |access-date=7 March 2023 |work=El Paso Herald Post |publisher=Newspaper Archives |date=24 April 1973 |location=El Paso, Texas, United States |page=23}}</ref> It sponsorship name was the [[Virginia Slims of Jacksonville]]. |
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==Men's singles== |
==Men's singles== |
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Revision as of 02:43, 14 September 2023
| Jacksonville Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF Circuit |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Abolished | 1977 |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Surface | Hard (outdoor) Hard (indoor) |
The Jacksonville Open also known as the Greater Jacksonville Open[1] is a defunct men's and women's tennis tournament founded in 1961 as the Jacksonville Invitation originally played on outdoor hard courts later switching to indoor courts. The tournament ran until 1977.
History
The Jacksonville Open tennis tournament was founded in 1961 as the Jacksonville Invitation. The tournament was part South Florida-Caribbean Circuit which was a major feature of the international tennis scene in from the 1930s to early 1970s. In 1972 it part of the 1972 USLTA Indoor Circuit. The event was held in Jacksonville, Florida and was played on indoor hard courts. Jimmy Connors won the singles title, defeating Clark Graebner in the final.
In 1970 a women's event was included in the schedule for one year only that was won by Nancy Richey.[2] In 1972 a Jacksonsville Invitation tournament for women was established as an outdoor clay court event.[3] It sponsorship name was the Virginia Slims of Jacksonville.
Men's singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 |  Bill Tym |
Jack Bryan |
6–0, 7–5, 11–9 |
| 1964 | Paul Scarpa |
Hank Veno |
6–1, 6–1 |
| 1968 | Clark Graebner |
Ronald Holmberg |
8–6, 6–2 |
| 1969[4] |  Pancho Guzmán |
 Mike Belkin |
6–4, 6–2 |
| 1970[5] | Arthur Ashe |
 Brian Fairlie |
6–3, 4–6, 6–3[6] |
| 1971[7] | Tom Edlefsen |
Clark Graebner |
7–5, 4–6, 6–3 |
| 1972[8] | Jimmy Connors |
Clark Graebner |
7–5, 6–4 |
| 1975 |  Danny Sullivan |
Bill Cantrell |
6–4, 5–7, 6–3 |
| 1977 |  Zdravko Mincek |
Bill Cantrell |
6–3, 6–0 |
Women's singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970[9] | Nancy Richey |
Val Ziegenfuss |
6–1, 6–3 |
References
- ^ "Ashe Survives Fairlie's Upset Bid To Win Jacsksonville Tennis Crown". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia: The Wikipedia Library: Newspapers.Com. 30 Mar 1970. p. 13. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ Daily Press (Virginia)
- ^ "Court Nets Tennis Win". El Paso Herald Post. El Paso, Texas, United States: Newspaper Archives. 24 April 1973. p. 23. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Jacksonville Results 1969". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Jacksonville Results 1970". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ Daily Press (Virginia)
- ^ "Jacksonville Results 1971". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Jacksonville Results 1972". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ Daily Press (Virginia)