Date 21 – 28 April Category Non-tour Prize money $14,600 | Edition 26th Draw 128MS/32WS/32MD Surface Clay court / outdoor | |
The 1969 Italian Open Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was played on outdoor clay courts at the Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. It was the 26th edition of the tournament and the first that was open to amateur and professional players. The event was held from 21 April through 28 April 1969 and finished a day late. The singles titles were won by second-seeded John Newcombe and Julie Heldman, the first American female player to win the title in 13 years.
Contents
Men's Singles
John Newcombe defeated Tony Roche 6–3, 4–6, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
Women's Singles
Julie Heldman defeated Kerry Melville 7–5, 6–3
Men's Doubles
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated John Newcombe / Tony Roche 4–6, 6–1, susp
Women's Doubles
Françoise Dürr / Ann Haydon-Jones defeated Rosemary Casals / Billie Jean King 6–3, 3–6, 6–2