1961 U.S. National Championships – Men's singles
| Men's singles | |
|---|---|
| 1961 U.S. National Championships | |
| Champion | Roy Emerson |
| Runner-up | Rod Laver |
| Score | 7–5, 6–3, 6–2 |
| Draw | 120 |
| Seeds | 8 |
Roy Emerson defeated Rod Laver 7–5, 6–3, 6–2 in the final to win the men's singles tennis title at the 1961 U.S. National Championships.