The 1970 Monte Carlo Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. The tournament was independent, i.e. not part of the 1970 Pepsi-Cola Grand Prix or 1970 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the 64th edition of the event and was held from 13 April through 19 April 1970. Željko Franulović and Helga Niessen won the singles titles. Finals Men's singles Željko Franulović defeated Manuel Orantes 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 Women's singles Helga Niessen defeated Kerry Melville 6–4, 6–1 Men's doubles Marty Riessen / Roger Taylor defeated Pierre Barthès / Nikola Pilić 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 Women's doubles Gail Chanfreau / Françoise Dürr defeated Winnie Shaw / Virginia Wade 6–2, 6–3 References External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament profile ITF tournament details Monte-Carlo Masters Monte Carlo Open Monte Carlo Open Monte Monte Carlo Open