1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships

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The 1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was part of the Grand Prix. It was held at the Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 2nd edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held in from 27 July through 2 August. Cliff Richey and Linda Tuero won the singles titles.[3][4]

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1970 U.S. Clay Court Championships
Date27 July – 2 August
Edition2nd
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana, US
VenueWoodstock Country Club
Champions
Men's singles
Cliff Richey[1]
Women's singles
Linda Tuero
Men's doubles
Clark Graebner / Arthur Ashe[2]
Women's doubles
Rosie Casals / Gail Chanfreau
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Finals

Men's singles

United States Cliff Richey defeated United States Stan Smith 6–2, 10–8, 3–6, 6–1

Women's singles

United States Linda Tuero defeated France Gail Chanfreau 7–5, 6–1

Men's doubles

South Africa Clark Graebner / United States Arthur Ashe defeated Romania Ilie Năstase / Romania Ion Țiriac 2–6, 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

United States Rosie Casals / France Gail Chanfreau defeated Australia Helen Gourlay / South Africa Pat Walkden 6–2, 6–2

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