The 1961 U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open) was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills in New York City, United States. 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

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

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

Notes

US Open

US Open
Men's singles Women's singles Men's doubles Women's doubles Mixed doubles
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Open Era finalists

1961 in tennis

1961 in tennis
Grand Slam	Australian Championships French Championships Wimbledon Championships U.S. Championships
National teams	Davis Cup Wightman Cup