ATP Chicago 1969 Draw, Results & Schedule

Ken Rosewall won the 1969 Chicago, defeating Earl Butch Buchholz 6-3 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Chicago, United States, from September 8 to September 14, 1969. The match log contains 15 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Earl Butch Buchholz , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Sep 8 — Sep 14
Location
Chicago, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

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

Results

Chicago 1969 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Ken Rosewall 6-3 6-4 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data Sep 14, 1969* F
SF (2)
Ken Rosewall 8-1 Pierre Barthes H2H Match data Sep 13, 1969* SF
Earl Butch Buchholz 8-5 Andres Gimeno H2H Match data Sep 13, 1969* SF
QF (4)
Earl Butch Buchholz 8-7 Raymond Moore H2H Match data Sep 13, 1969* QF
Pierre Barthes 8-5 Marty Riessen H2H Match data Sep 13, 1969* QF
Andres Gimeno 8-7 Roger Taylor H2H Match data Sep 13, 1969* QF
Ken Rosewall 8-4 Ron Holmberg Match data Sep 13, 1969* QF
R16 (8)
Andres Gimeno 7-5 4-6 6-2 Tom Okker H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16
Marty Riessen 8-4 Cliff Drysdale H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16
Raymond Moore 8-6 Tony Roche H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16 Upset: winner had a 9 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Earl Butch Buchholz 8-6 4-6 6-2 Nikola Pilic H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16
Ken Rosewall 8-2 Torben Ulrich H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16
Pierre Barthes 8-6 John Newcombe H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16 Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Ron Holmberg 8-5 Fred Stolle Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16 Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Roger Taylor 8-6 Roy Emerson H2H Match data Sep 12, 1969* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Chicago.

Most Finals

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

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Ken Rosewall 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 Chicago finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Ken Rosewall 6-3 6-4 Earl Butch Buchholz H2H Match data 1969 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chicago held?
Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
Who won the most recent Chicago?
The 1969 Chicago was won by Ken Rosewall, who defeated Earl Butch Buchholz 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Chicago played?
The first edition of Chicago was held in 1969.
What surface is Chicago played on?
Chicago is played on carpet courts.