The 1968
U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's professional
tennis
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tournament played on outdoor
grass court
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s courts at the
Longwood Cricket Club
Longwood Cricket Club is a tennis and former cricket club based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. It is the site of the first Davis Cup competition.
History
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in
Chestnut Hill,
Massachusetts
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. It was the 41st edition of the tournament, the first edition of the Open Era, and was scheduled to be held from June 12 through June 16, 1968. Due to bad weather the final was postponed from July to September 10, 1968.
Rod Laver won the singles title, his fourth at the event, and earned $8,000 first-prize money.
Finals
Singles
Rod Laver defeated
John Newcombe 7–5, 6–4, 6–4
References
External links
Longwood Cricket Club – list of U.S. Pro Champions
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