1976 Birmingham International

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1976 Birmingham International
DateJanuary 20–25
Edition4th
CategoryUSTA Indoor Circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$30,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Birmingham, United States
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen [2]
  1975  · ATP Birmingham ·  1977  

The 1976 Birmingham International was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the fourth edition of the Grand Prix Birmingham, and part of the 1976 USTA Indoor Circuit. It took place in Birmingham, Alabama, United States from January 20 through January 25, 1976. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title, his third consecutive at the event, and earned $10,000 first-prize money.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 6–4, 3–6, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen defeated Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister / Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston 6–3, 6–2

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References

  1. "1976 Birmingham – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1976 Birmingham – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).