1970 Paris Open
Encyclopedia
The 1970 Paris Open was an Pepsi Cola Grand Prix tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 3rd edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters
). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
in Paris
, France
, beginning on November 9, 1970.
Only a singles event was held which was won by Arthur Ashe
.
Arthur Ashe
defeated Marty Riessen
7–6, 6–4, 6–3
Paris Masters
The Paris Masters is an annual tennis tournament for male professional players held in Paris, France. It is played indoors at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. The event is part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour...
). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Opened in 1984, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, often abbreviated as POPB or Bercy, is an indoor sports arena on boulevard de Bercy located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, beginning on November 9, 1970.
Only a singles event was held which was won by Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was a professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his career, he won three Grand Slam titles, putting him among the best ever from the United States...
.
Men's Singles
Arthur AsheArthur Ashe
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was a professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his career, he won three Grand Slam titles, putting him among the best ever from the United States...
defeated
Marty RiessenMarty Riessen
Marty Riessen played amateur and professional tennis in the 1960s and 1970s. He was ranked as high as No. 11 in the world in singles on the ATP Rankings...
7–6, 6–4, 6–3
- It was Ashe's 5th title of the year and the 7th of his career.