March of Dimes Open

The March of Dimes Open also known as the March of Dimes Tennis Tournament was an international men's and women's hardcourt tennis tournament founded in 1955. It was first played at the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, United States. This international tournament was part of the ILTF World Circuit until 1974 when it was discontinued.

History

In 1955 the March of Dimes Tennis Tournament was established. The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts at the Kona Kai Club, Shelter Island, San Diego, United States. The combined tournament was played until 1969 as part of the ILTF World Circuit. In 1970 the men's event became part of ILTF Independent Tour, the women's event joined the same tour in 1973 following the creation of the WTA Tour. This tournament was usually played in mid to late January ending early February each year, in 1970 two editions of the event were held the main winter finals, and a March of Dimes Fall Open in November that year for one edition only.