1975 First National Bank Classic

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1975 First National Bank Classic
DateMarch 24–30
Edition4th
Category World Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money $60,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Atlanta, Georgia, US
Venue Alexander Memorial Coliseum
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox [1]
Doubles
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj / Flag of India.svg Ashok Amritraj [2]
  1974  · Atlanta WCT ·  1976  

The 1975 First National Bank Classic, also known as the Atlanta WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States that was part of the Red Group of the 1975 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from March 24 through March 30, 1975. Fifth-seeded Mark Cox won the singles title and the accompanying $12,000 first-prize money

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander 6–3, 7–6(7–3)

Doubles

Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj / Flag of India.svg Ashok Amritraj defeated Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Cliff Drysdale 6–3, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1975 Atlanta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).