1975 Cairo Open

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1975 Cairo Open
Date3–7 March
Edition1st
Draw32S
Surface Clay
LocationCairo, Egypt
Champions
Singles
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes [1]
Doubles
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes / Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Antonio Muñoz [2]
Cairo Open ·  1977  

The 1975 Cairo Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts that was independent, i.e. not part of the Grand Prix or WCT circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and played at Cairo in Egypt. The event was held from 3 March through 9 March 1975 and Manuel Orantes won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes defeated Flag of France.svg Francois Jauffret 6–0, 4–6, 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Manuel Orantes / Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Antonio Muñoz defeated Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Pinto-Bravo / Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux 3–6, 6–3, 6–4, 7–5

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References

  1. "1975 Cairo – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1975 Cairo – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1976). World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 173. ISBN   9780362002768. OCLC   650229036.