[6] After the formation of the ILTF the world tennis circuit going forward was a highly organised and structured network of national and international tournaments.

Women tennis players on the world circuit up to the open era were funded by their national associations enabling them to travel and take part in international tournaments.

In the four most important tournaments of the year Margaret Court defeated the defending champion Billie Jean King in the final to win the women's singles tennis title at the Australian Open.

[12] In early summer in London, England at the Wimbledon Championships Britain's Ann Haydon Jones defeated the three-time defending American champion Billie Jean King in the final, to win the ladies' singles tennis title.

[16] This is a calendar of all official events that were administered by the International Lawn Tennis Federation in the year 1969, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage where sources permit.