1976 U.S. Pro Indoor

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1976 U.S. Pro Indoor
DateJanuary 26 – February 1
Edition9th
Category World Championship Tennis
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$118,600
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Philadelphia, PA, United States
Venue Spectrum
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver / Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston [2]
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The 1976 U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the WCT circuit. It was the 9th edition of the tournament and was played at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States from January 26 through February 1, 1976. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg 7–6(7–5), 6–4, 6–0 [1]

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver / Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Frew McMillan 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–3) [2]

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References

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