1970 US Open (tennis) sudden death at 4-4. A red flag would be put up by the umpire’s seat to draw fan attention to the tiebreaker in progress. Most players disapproved of the tiebreaker but the visitors loved it. Ken Rosewall def. Tony Roche, 2–6, 6–4, 7–6, 6–3 Margaret Court defeated Rosemary Casals, 6–2, 2–6, 6–1 Pierre Barthès / Nikola Pilić defeated Roy Emerson / Rod Laver, 6–3, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6 Margaret Court / Judy Tegart Dalton defeated Rosemary Casals / Virginia Wade, 6–3, 6–4 Margaret Court / Marty Riessen defeated Judy Tegart Dalton / Frew McMillan, 6–4, 6–4 1970 US Open (tennis) The
Tennis in Scotland Tennis in Scotland Tennis in Scotland was introduced from France in the Middle Ages. During the 20th century it was a minor sport, but has obtained some prominence due to the successes of Andy Murray and other Scots. While tennis courts are not uncommon, the country's oceanic climate has made it historically quite hard for Scottish players to develop. The only tennis inductee into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame is Winnie Shaw. However, since 2008, Tennis Scotland's membership has increased from 32,715 to 47,657 - a rise of more than 45 per cent. Unlike badminton and squash, Scotland competes