The 1961 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from September 1 until September 10, 1961. It was the 81st staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1961.
Finals
Men's singles
Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver 7–5, 6–3, 6–2
Women's singles
Darlene Hard defeated Ann Haydon 6–3, 6–4
Men's doubles Chuck McKinley / Dennis Ralston defeated Rafael Osuna / Antonio Palafox 6–3, 6–4, 2–6, 13–11
Women's doubles Darlene Hard / Lesley Turner defeated Edda Buding / Yola Ramírez 6–4, 5–7, 6–0 Collins, p. 480
Mixed doubles Margaret Smith / Bob Mark defeated Darlene Hard / Dennis Ralston default Collins, p. 482
Notes
References
External links Official US Open website