Iranian International Championships
Tennis tournament
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The Iranian International Championships[1] also known as the Iran International was a men's clay court tennis tournament founded in 1966.[2] It was first held in Opt Esteghlal Tennis Club, Tehran, Iran. The tournament ran until 1970 then was discontinued.
| Iranian International Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF Circuit |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Abolished | 1970 |
| Location | Tehran, Iran |
| Venue | Opt Esteghlal Tennis Club |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
History
In 1937 the Iranian Tennis Federation was founded.[3] In 1948 Iran was admitted as a full member of the International Lawn Tennis Federation.[4] In 1966 the first leading open international tournament was established the Iranian International Championships.[5][6] The championships were usually held in September until 1970.
Past finals
Men's singles
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 |  Bob Hewitt[7] |  Roger Taylor | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 1967 |  ?[7] | ? | |
| 1968 | ?[7] | ? | |
| 1969 | Bob Hewitt[7] |  Wilhelm Bungert | 6-2, 6-0, 6-0 |
| 1970 |  François Jauffret[7] |  Nikola Špear | 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 |
