| Southeastern Invitation | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | ILTF World Circuit |
| Founded | 1953; 72 years ago (1953) |
| Abolished | 1975; 50 years ago (1975) |
| Location | Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Venue | Columbus Country Club |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
The Southeastern Invitation was a men's and women's clay court international tennis tournament founded in 1953. It was played at the Columbus Country Club, Columbus, Georgia, United States until 1975.
History
The tournament was founded in 1953 and was played on outdoor clay courts at the Columbus Country Club, Columbus, Georgia, United States. Former winners of this event has included Herb Fitzgibbon, Mike Belkin, Frank Froehling III and Chris Evert. The tournament was run annually until 1975 when it was discontinued.
References
- "Herren Deathroned". The Birmingham News. Birmingham, Alabama: newspapers.com. 25 Jul 195. p. 20. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- "Tournament – Southeastern Invitation". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- Gibson, Jerry (17 Jun 1965). "Opening SE Net Play Set Friday". The Columbus Ledger. Columbus, Georgia: newspapers.com. p. 1. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- "Fitzgibbon cops net title". The Jersey Journal. Jersey City, New Jersey: newspapers.com. 19 Jun 1972. p. 24. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- The Jersey Journal
- "Froehling Evert Win SE Titles". Ledger-Enquirer. Columbus, Georgia: Misplaced Pages Library - Newspapers.Com. 22 Jun 1970. p. 2. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- Tennis Archives