March of Dimes Open
Defunct tennis tournament
TourILTF World Circuit (1930–69, 70–72)
ILTF Independent Tour (1970–72) men
Founded1955 (1955)
Abolished1974 (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

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)

Men's singles

(incomplete roll)

Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1955Peru Alex OlmedoUnited States Noel Brown6–1, 6–1, 6–3.[1]
1963United States Dennis RalstonUnited States Hugh Stewart6–3, 6–4.[1]
1964United States Allen FoxUnited States Tom Edlefsen6–2, 6–0.[1]
1966United States David Sanderlin[4]United States James Rombeau[5]6–4, 6–4.[1]
1968Mexico Joaquín Loyo-MayoUnited States Bob Lutz6–2, 4–6, 8–6.[1]
↓  Open era  ↓
1969United States Bill BondMexico Joaquín Loyo-Mayo6–4, 3–6, 6–3.[1]
1970United States Roy BarthArgentina Tito Vázquez6–1, 6–1.[1]

Women's singles

(incomplete roll)

Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1961United States Kathy ChabotUnited States Karen Hantze3–6, 6–1, 6–4
1965United States Val ZiegenfussUnited States Paulette Verzin6–1, 7–9, 6–1
1966United States Val ZiegenfussUnited States Kristien Kemmer6–1, 6–1
↓  Open era  ↓
1969United States Janet NewberryUnited States Mary Struthers6–2, 6–1.[1]
1970[6]United States Nancy OrnsteinUnited States Janet Newberry3–6, 6–4, 7–5
1973United States Anne BruningUnited States Susan Hagey1–6, 6–1, 6–3

Finals (Fall)

Men's singles

Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1970Pakistan Haroon RahimUnited States Jimmy Connors6–8, 6–3, 9–7.[1]

Women's singles

Year Winners Runners-up Score
↓  ILTF World Circuit  ↓
1970United States Janet NewberryUnited States Marita Redondo8–6, 6–1.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "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.
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