Madison Square Garden Pro
| Madison Square Garden Pro | |
|---|---|
| Tournament information | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Abolished | 1969 |
| Location |
New York United States |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Surface | Hard Court |
The Madison Square Garden Pro was a men's tennis tournament open to professionals. It was held in 1954 and again between 1966 and 1969. The latter two tournaments were part of a pro circuit in the open era of tennis.[1][2] It ended as an open tournament called the Madison Square Gardens Championships was created.
Singles
| Year | Date | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | May 15–17 |  Rod Laver | Roy Emerson | 6–2, 4–6, 6–1 |
| 1968 | Nov 27– Dec 1 | Tony Roche |  Pancho Gonzales | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1967 | Jun 6–9 | Rod Laver | Ken Rosewall | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1966 | Mar 21–26 | Ken Rosewall | Rod Laver | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1954 | Jan 3–4 |  Pancho Gonzales |  Pancho Segura | 7–9, 6–4, 6–4 |
References
- ↑ "American tennis tilt set at Garden tonight". The Bryan Times. UPI. May 15, 1969. p. 11.
- ↑ "Laver Emerson Eye Tennis Gold". The Pittsburgh Press. UPI. May 17, 1969. p. 9.
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