The 1962 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 29 August until 10 September. It was the 82nd staging of the U.S. National Championships, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1962. The men's singles event was won by Australian Rod Laver whose victory completed his first Grand Slam. US Open 1962: August 29 – September 10, 1962 at West Side Tennis Club. Men's singles: Rod Laver — 6th major title. Women's singles: Margaret Smith — 5th major title. Wiki link