1976 Denver WCT

1976 Denver WCT
Date April 19–25
Edition 5th
Category World Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw 16S / 8D
Prize money $60,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
Australia John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent[2]

The 1976 Denver WCT, also known as the 1976 United Bank Tennis Classic for sponsorship reasons, was a men's professional tennis tournament. It was held on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from 19 April through 25 April 1976. The tournament was part of the 1976 World Championship Tennis circuit. Jimmy Connors won the singles title and the accompanying $17,000 first prize.[3]

Finals

Singles

United States Jimmy Connors defeated Australia Ross Case 7–6, 6–2

Doubles

Australia John Alexander / Australia Phil Dent defeated Australia Jimmy Connors / United States Billy Martin 6–7, 6–2, 7–5

References

  1. ↑ "ATP – 1976 Denver WCT Men's Singles draw". ATP.
  2. ↑ "ATP – 1976 Denver WCT Men's Doubles draw". ATP.
  3. ↑ "Connors wears down Case". Lewiston Morning Tribune. April 26, 1976.


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