ATP Las Vegas 1970 Draw, Results & Schedule

Richard Gonzalez won the 1970 Las Vegas, defeating Rod Laver 6-1 7-5 5-7 6-3 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Las Vegas, from May 13 to May 19, 1970. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Richard Gonzalez
def. Rod Laver , 6-1 7-5 5-7 6-3
Dates
May 13 — May 19
Location
Las Vegas
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

Las Vegas 1970 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Richard Gonzalez 6-1 7-5 5-7 6-3 Rod Laver Match data May 19, 1970* F
SF (2)
Richard Gonzalez 6-3 6-3 6-4 Tony Roche Match data May 18, 1970* SF
Rod Laver 6-3 3-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 Roy Emerson H2H Match data May 18, 1970* SF
QF (4)
Roy Emerson 1-6 7-5 6-4 John Newcombe H2H Match data May 18, 1970* QF
Rod Laver 1-6 8-6 6-1 Fred Stolle H2H Match data May 18, 1970* QF
Richard Gonzalez 8-6 6-4 Andres Gimeno Match data May 18, 1970* QF
Tony Roche 6-1 3-6 6-1 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data May 18, 1970* QF
R16 (8)
Ken Rosewall 6-0 6-0 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data May 17, 1970* R16
Fred Stolle 6-4 4-6 7-5 Dennis Ralston H2H Match data May 17, 1970* R16
Rod Laver 4-6 7-5 6-2 Raymond Moore H2H Match data May 17, 1970* R16
Tony Roche 6-4 6-3 Pancho Segura H2H Match data May 17, 1970* R16
John Newcombe 4-6 6-3 6-2 Roger Taylor H2H Match data May 17, 1970* R16
Andres Gimeno 8-6 6-2 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data May 17, 1970* R16
Roy Emerson 8-6 4-6 6-3 Ron Holmberg Match data May 17, 1970* R16
Richard Gonzalez 6-4 3-6 6-3 Torben Ulrich Match data May 17, 1970* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Las Vegas.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Richard Gonzalez 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Richard Gonzalez 4 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Andres Gimeno 1 appearance

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Las Vegas finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Richard Gonzalez 6-1 7-5 5-7 6-3 Rod Laver Match data 1970 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Las Vegas held?
Las Vegas is held in Las Vegas.
Who won the most recent Las Vegas?
The 1970 Las Vegas was won by Richard Gonzalez, who defeated Rod Laver 6-1 7-5 5-7 6-3.
When was the first Las Vegas played?
The first edition of Las Vegas was held in 1970.
What surface is Las Vegas played on?
Las Vegas is played on hard courts.