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March of Dimes Open

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March of Dimes Open
Defunct tennis tournament
TourILTF World Circuit (1930–69, 70–72)
ILTF Independent Tour (1970–72) men
Founded1955; 69 years ago (1955)
Abolished1974; 50 years ago (1974)
LocationSan Diego, United States
VenueKona Kai Club
SurfaceHard outdoors

The March of Dimes Open[1] also known as the March of Dimes Tennis Tournament was an international men's and women's hardcourt tennis tournament founded in 1955.[2] It was first played at the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, United States. This international tournament was part of the ILTF World Circuit until 1974 when it was discontinued.[1]

History

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In 1955 the March of Dimes Tennis Tournament was established.[3] The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts at the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, United States.[1] The combined tournament was played until 1969 as part of the ILTF World Circuit. In 1970 the men's event became part of ILTF Independent Tour,[1] the women's event joined the same tour in 1973 following the creation of the WTA Tour. This tournament was usually played in mid to late January ending early February each year, in 1970 two editions of the event were held the main winter finals, and a March of Dimes Fall Open in November that year for one edition only.[1]

Finals (Winter)

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Men's singles

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(incomplete roll)

Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1955 Peru Alex Olmedo United States Noel Brown 6–1, 6–1, 6–3.[1]
1963 United States Dennis Ralston United States Hugh Stewart 6–3, 6–4.[1]
1964 United States Allen Fox United States Tom Edlefsen 6–2, 6–0.[1]
1966 United States David Sanderlin[4] United States James Rombeau[5] 6–4, 6–4.[1]
1968 Mexico Joaquín Loyo-Mayo United States Bob Lutz 6–2, 4–6, 8–6.[1]
↓  Open era  ↓
1969 United States Bill Bond Mexico Joaquín Loyo-Mayo 6–4, 3–6, 6–3.[1]
1970 United States Roy Barth Argentina Tito Vázquez 6–1, 6–1.[1]

Women's singles

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(incomplete roll)

Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1961 United States Kathy Chabot United States Karen Hantze 3–6, 6–1, 6–4
1965 United States Val Ziegenfuss United States Paulette Verzin 6–1, 7–9, 6–1
1966 United States Val Ziegenfuss United States Kristien Kemmer 6–1, 6–1
↓  Open era  ↓
1969 United States Janet Newberry United States Mary Struthers 6–2, 6–1.[1]
1970[6] United States Nancy Ornstein United States Janet Newberry 3–6, 6–4, 7–5
1973 United States Anne Bruning United States Susan Hagey 1–6, 6–1, 6–3

Finals (Fall)

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Men's singles

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Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1970 Pakistan Haroon Rahim United States Jimmy Connors 6–8, 6–3, 9–7.[1]

Women's singles

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Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1970 United States Janet Newberry United States Marita Redondo 8–6, 6–1.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Tournaments:March of Dimes Open". The Tennis Base. Tennismem SL. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  2. ^ "March of Dimes Tennis Tourney At Kona Kai". Coronado Eagle and Journal. Coronado, CA: Wikipedia Library – Newspaper Archive. Com. 15 January 1970. p. 11. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  3. ^ Coronado Eagle and Journal
  4. ^ "David Sanderlin : Overview". ATP Tour. ATP. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Player Profile: James Rombeau USA". www.itftennis.com. ITF. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  6. ^ Wechsler, Bob (2008). Day by Day in Jewish Sports History. Brooklyn, New York: KTAV Publishing House, Inc. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-88125-969-8.