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.