1976 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
| 1976 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 23 – 30 |
| Edition | 49th |
| Category | Grand Prix (4 Star) |
| Draw | 64S/32D |
| Prize money | $125,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Boston, USA |
| Venue | Longwood Cricket Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Björn Borg [1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Ray Ruffels / Allan Stone [2] | |
The 1976 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts (Har-Tru) at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, USA. It was classified as a 4 Star category tournament and was part of the 1976 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 49th edition of the tournament and was held from August 23 through August 30, 1976. Second-seeded, and defending champion of the previous two editions, Björn Borg won the singles title and the accompanying $25,000 first-prize money as well as a 100 Grand Prix ranking points.[3]
Champions
Singles
Björn Borg defeated 
Harold Solomon 6–7, 6–4, 6–1, 6–2
Doubles
Ray Ruffels / Allan Stone defeated Mike Cahill / John Whitlinger 3–6, 6–3, 7–6
References
- ↑ "ATP – 1976 Boston Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ "ATP – 1976 Boston Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 95–96. ISBN 9780354090117.
External links
- International Tennis Federation (ITF) – Tournament details
- Longwood Cricket Club – List of U.S. Pro Champions
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