Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Tuesday 18 June 1963, page 28


RaseumU 1Vitts J%«®. Title

LOS ANGELES (California) Monday (A.A.P.). — Ken Rosewall

a 11^ ?ve.rc:w.lle Laver in straight sets to win the 10,000 dollar (£A4,464)

Adier invitational professional tennis singles title,. United Press International

reported.

After an_ hour-long first set in blistering temn"-'

Rose wall won the final 14-12, 6-4, 6-3.

A crowd of 2,200 watched Rosewall, who won 2,500

dollars (£A1,160) for first place, break Laver's service in the first and 25th game of the marathon initial set.

Laver, who won 1,570 dol

lars (£A779) broke Rosewalls

delivery in the tenth game.

Both men will, play m the national profession^., cham pionships at Forest Hill

weekend.