1962 U.S. National Championships (tennis)
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The 1962 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 29 August until 10 September. It was the 82nd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1962. The men's singles event was won by Australian Rod Laver whose victory completed his first Grand Slam.[2]
| 1962 U.S. National Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | 29 August – 10 September |
| Edition | 82nd |
| Category | Grand Slam (ITF) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Forest Hills, Queens New York City, United States |
| Venue | West Side Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
| Rod Laver[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Margaret Smith | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Rafael Osuna / Antonio Palafox | |
| Women's doubles | |
| Darlene Hard / Maria Bueno | |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Margaret Smith / Fred Stolle | |
Finals
Men's singles
Rod Laver defeated Roy Emerson 6–2, 6–4, 5–7, 6–4
Women's singles
Margaret Smith defeated 
Darlene Hard 9–7, 6–4
Men's doubles
Rafael Osuna / Antonio Palafox defeated Chuck McKinley / Dennis Ralston 6–4, 10–12, 1–6, 9–7, 6–3 [3]
Women's doubles
Maria Bueno / Darlene Hard defeated Karen Hantze Susman / Billie Jean Moffitt, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 [4]
Mixed doubles
Margaret Smith / Fred Stolle defeated Lesley Turner / Frank Froehling 7–5, 6–2 [5]
References
External links
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