NTL Wembley Invitation
| NTL Wembley Invitation | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | NTL Pro Tour |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Abolished | 1968 |
| Location | London, England |
| Venue | Empire Pool |
| Surface | Wood / indoor |
| Prize money | £8000 (combined) |
The NTL Wembley Invitation[1] was a men's and women's professional tennis tournament held only one time in 1968.[2] Also called the Wembley International Invitation.[3] It was played on indoor courts at the Empire Pool, London, England from May 3 to May 7.[2]
History[edit]
The NTL Wembley Invitation was an National Tennis League tennis tournament that was part of the 1968 NTL Pro Tour for one season only.[1] The tournament included a men's singles event, a women's singles, two doubles events and a mixed doubles for a combined £8000 prize fund,[3] or £139,462 inflation adjusted to 2024.[4]
The entrants for then men's competition included; Andrés Gimeno, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Pancho Gonzales, Ken Rosewall and Fred Stolle.[1] The women's competition featured Rosie Casals, Francoise Durr, Ann Haydon Jones and Billie Jean King.[3] It was played on indoor courts at the Empire Pool, London, England.[2]
Finals[edit]
Men's singles[edit]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968[5] |  Ken Rosewall |
Ken Rosewall |
6–0, 6–1, 6–0.[1] |
Men's doubles[edit]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Roy Emerson Rod Laver |
 Andrés Gimeno Pancho Gonzales |
12–10, 6–4[2] |
Women's singles[edit]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968[6] | Billie Jean King |
 Ann Haydon Jones |
4–6, 9–7, 7–5 |
Women's doubles[edit]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968[7] | Rosie Casals Billie Jean King |
 Francoise Durr Ann Haydon Jones |
7–5, 6–3 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 251. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b c d "Tournaments: Wembley Invitation". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "WEMBLEY: Empire Stadium - Empire Pool". Harrow Observer. Harrow, England: newspapers.com. 3 May 1968. p. 22. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Value of 1968 British Pounds today - Inflation Calculator". www.inflationtool.com. Inflation Tool LLC. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS. Rosewall Trounced by Laver". The Birmingham Post. Birmingham, England: newspapers.com. 8 May 1968. p. 37. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "King Net Champ". The Oshkosh Northwesternn. Oshkosh, Wisconsin: newspapers.com. 7 May 1968. p. 4. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "It's Laver v. Rosewall again at Wembley". The Birmingham Post. Birmingham, England: newspapers.com. 6 May 1968. p. 11. Retrieved 19 January 2024.