1975 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic

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1975 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
DateJanuary 28 – February 2
Edition2nd
CategoryUSLTA Indoor Circuit
Draw16S / 8D
Prize money$30,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Venue UD Arena
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried [1]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone [2]
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The 1975 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio, in the United States that was part of the 1975 USLTA Indoor Circuit. It was the second edition of the event and was held from January 28 through February 2, 1975. First-seeded Brian Gottfried won the singles title and earned $8,000 first-prize money. [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters 6–4, 4–6, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone defeated Flag of the United States.svg Paul Gerken / Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried 7–6, 7–6

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References

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