| 1970 Pepsi-Cola Masters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | December 9–15 | |||
| Edition | 1st | |||
| Category | Masters | |||
| Draw | 6S / 3D | |||
| Prize money | $50,000 | |||
| Surface | Carpet / indoor | |||
| Location | Tokyo, Japan | |||
| Venue | Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium | |||
| Champions | ||||
| Singles | ||||
 Stan Smith | ||||
| Doubles | ||||
| Arthur Ashe /Stan Smith | ||||
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The1970 Masters (also known as the1970 Pepsi-Cola Masters for sponsorship reasons)[1] was atennis tournament played onindoor carpet courts at theTokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium inTokyo, Japan. It was the first edition of the year-endMasters Grand Prix and was held from December 9 through December 15, 1970. The event included a singles and doubles draw, both of which were held in a round robin format.Stan Smith won the first singles title and then partneredArthur Ashe to the doubles title as well.
The best six players from the1970 Grand Prix circuit ranking qualified for the singles event.Cliff Richey, the winner of the Grand Prix ranking, could not participate due to illness.John Newcombe was the first replacement as the number seven ranked but was unable to play which meant thatJan Kodeš, ranked eight, completed the field.[2] Stan Smith won the singles title in the round robin format and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[3]
Stan Smith won a round robin competition also featuringArthur Ashe,
Željko Franulović,
Jan Kodeš,
Rod Laver andKen Rosewall.
Arthur Ashe /Stan Smith won a round robin competition against the teams ofJan Kodeš /Rod Laver andŽeljko Franulović /Ken Rosewall.