1976 U.S. Pro Indoor

1976 U.S. Pro Indoor
Date January 26 – February 1
Edition 9th
Category World Championship Tennis
Draw 64S / 32D
Prize money $118,600
Surface Carpet / Indoor
Location Philadelphia, PA, United States
Venue Wachovia Spectrum
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Australia Rod Laver / United States Dennis Ralston [2]

The 1976 U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the WCT circuit. It was the 9th edition of the tournament and was played at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States from January 26 through February 1, 1976 . Jimmy Connors won the singles title.

Champions

Men's Singles

United States Jimmy Connors defeated Sweden Björn Borg 7–6(7–5), 6–4, 6–0 [1]

  • It was Connors' 2nd title of the year and the 55th of his career.

Men's Doubles

Australia Rod Laver / United States Dennis Ralston defeated South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–3) [2]

  • It was Laver's 1st title of the year and the 66th of his career. It was Ralston's only title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

References

  1. 1 2 "ATP – 1976 Philadelphia WCT Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
  2. 1 2 "ATP – 1976 Philadelphia WCT Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
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