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1945 in tennis

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This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1945. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the men's and women's ILTF tennis circuits.[1]

Australian Open

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No event.

French Open

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No event.

Wimbledon

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No event.

US Open

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Men's singles

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United States Frank Parker defeated United States William Talbert 14–12, 6–1, 6—2

Women's singles

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United States Sarah Palfrey Cooke defeated United States Pauline Betz 3–6, 8–6, 6–4

Men's doubles

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United States Gardnar Mulloy / United States Bill Talbert defeated United States Bob Falkenburg / United States Jack Tuero 12–10, 8–10, 12–10, 6–2 [2]

Women's doubles

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United States Louise Brough / United States Margaret Osborne defeated United States Pauline Betz / United States Doris Hart 6–3, 6–3 [3]

Mixed doubles

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United States Margaret Osborne / United States Bill Talbert defeated United States Doris Hart / United States Bob Falkenburg 6–4, 6–4 [4]

Notes

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References

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  1. Collins, Bud (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 75–76. ISBN 978-0942257700.
  2. Collins, p. 477
  3. Collins, p. 480
  4. Collins, p. 482
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