1968 South American Open

The 1968 South American Open was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club in Buenos Aires in Argentina. It was the first open edition of the tournament and was held from 4 November through 11 November 1968. Roy Emerson and Ann Jones won the singles titles.

Men's singles
🇦🇺 Roy Emerson defeated 🇦🇺 Rod Laver 9–7, 6–4, 6–4
 * It was Emerson's 2nd professional title of the year and the 2nd of his professional career.

Women's singles
🇬🇧 Ann Jones defeated 🇺🇸 Nancy Richey walkover

Men's doubles
Andrés Gimeno / 🇦🇺 Fred Stolle defeated 🇦🇺 Rod Laver / 🇦🇺 Roy Emerson 6–3, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1

Women's doubles
🇺🇸 Rosie Casals / 🇬🇧 Ann Jones defeated 🇺🇸 Julie Heldman / 🇦🇷 Mabel Vrancovich 6–1, 6–2

Mixed doubles
🇺🇸 Julie Heldman / 🇺🇸 Herb Fitzgibbon defeated 🇧🇷 Edison Mandarino / 🇦🇷 Norma Baylon 6–3, 6–4