1976 Paris Open

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1976 Paris Open
Date25–31 October
Edition7th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
LocationParis, France
Venue Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs [1]
Doubles
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen [2]
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The 1976 Paris Open, also known as the Jean Becker Open, was a Grand Prix men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts. It was the 7th edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France from 25 October through 31 October 1976. Eddie Dibbs won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs defeated Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol 5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 7–6

Doubles

Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker / Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen defeated Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair / Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart 6–2, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1976 Paris – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).