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1970 Washington Star International

Field	Value
date	July 13–19
edition	2nd
category	Grand Prix (Class 2)
prize_money	$35,000
draw	64S / 32D
surface	Clay / outdoor
location	Washington, D.C., United States
venue	Rock Creek Park
champs	USA Cliff Richey
champd	RSA Bob Hewitt / RSA Frew McMillan
main_name	Washington Open (tennis) Washington Open

The 1970 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was the second edition of the tournament and was part of the 1970 Grand Prix circuit and categorized as a Class 2 event. It was held at the Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. from July 13 through July 19, 1970. Cliff Richey won the singles title and earned a $7,000 first prize.

Finals

Singles

USA Cliff Richey defeated USA Arthur Ashe 7–5, 6–2, 6–1

Doubles

RSA Bob Hewitt/ RSA Frew McMillan defeated ROM Ilie Năstase / ROM Ion Țiriac 7–5, 6–0

References

"1970 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
"1970 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
(July 20, 1970). "Cliff Richey Defeats Ashe to Win Start Tennis Tourney". Gettysburg Times.
(July 20, 1970). "Richey Trips Ashe in Washington Net". Schenectady Gazette.

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