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. US Open 1961: September 1–10, 1961 at West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Roy Emerson — 2nd major title. Women's singles: Darlene Hard — 3rd major title. Wiki link