1976 Volvo International

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1976 Volvo International
DateAugust 1–8
Edition4th
Category Grand Prix circuit (Three star)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location North Conway, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez [2]
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The 1976 Volvo International was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in North Conway, New Hampshire in the United States and was part of the 1976 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from August 1 through August 8, 1976. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title and the accompanying $10,000 first-prize money. [3] Due to persistent rainfall that preceded the arrival of Hurricane Belle the final was moved to the indoor courts at Algonquin Tennis Center. [4] [5]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez 7–6, 4–6, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez defeated Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano / Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci 6–3, 6–0

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