1970 U.S. Professional Indoor

The 1970 U.S. Professional Indoor was a WCT tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was played at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from February 2 through February 8, 1970. First-seeded Rod Laver won his second consecutive singles title at the event.

1970 U.S. Professional Indoor
DateFebruary 2–8
Edition3rd
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$60,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, United States
VenueWachovia Spectrum
Champions
Singles
Rod Laver [1]
Doubles
Ilie Năstase / Ion Ţiriac [2]

Finals

Singles
Main article: 1970 U.S. Professional Indoor – Singles

Rod Laver defeated Tony Roche 6–3, 8–6, 6–2

  • It was Laver's 1st title of the year and the 12th of his professional career.

Doubles
Main article: 1970 U.S. Professional Indoor – Doubles

Ilie Năstase / Ion Ţiriac defeated Arthur Ashe / Dennis Ralston 6–4, 6–3

  • It was Nastase's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of his professional career. It was Tiriac's 1st title of the year and the 1st of his professional career.
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References
  1. "1970 Philadelphia – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1970 Philadelphia – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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