1961 U.S. National Championships (tennis)

The 1961 U.S. National Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, New York. The tournament ran from September 1 until September 10, 1961. It was the 81st staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1961.

Finals

Men's singles

Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver 7–5, 6–3, 6–2

Women's singles

Darlene Hard defeated Ann Haydon 6–3, 6–4

Men's doubles

Chuck McKinley / Dennis Ralston defeated Rafael Osuna / Antonio Palafox 6–3, 6–4, 2–6, 13–11

Women's doubles

Darlene Hard / Lesley Turner defeated Edda Buding / Yola Ramírez 6–4, 5–7, 6–0

Mixed doubles

Margaret Smith / Bob Mark defeated Darlene Hard / Dennis Ralston default