New York Pro Championships (tennis)

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New York Pro Championships
Defunct tennis tournament
TourPro Tennis Tour
Founded1965;59 years ago (1965)
Abolished1967;57 years ago (1967)
Location New York City, United States
Venue71st Regiment Armory, 34th St
Surface Wood / indoor

The New York Pro Championships [1] also known as the New York Professional Championships was a men's professional wood court indoor tennis tournament founded in 1965. [2] It was first played 71st Regiment Armory, 34th St, New York City, United States until 1967 when it was discontinued. [2]

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History

The New York Pro Championships was a men's tennis tournament established in 1965. It was first played on indoor wood courts at the 71st Regiment Armory, 34th St, New York City, United States. [2] In 1967 the second and final edition was also played at the 71st Regiment Armory in New York City. when it was discontinued. [2]

Finals

Men's singles

(Incomplete roll)

YearLocationChampionsRunners-upScore
1965New York City Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 6–3, 6–1. [2]
1967 [3] New York City Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver (2) Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales 7–5, 14–16, 7–5, 6–2. [2]

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References

  1. McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: , Short Run Book Company. p. 231. ASIN   B001EOVE56.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Tournaments: New York Pro Championships" . The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  3. McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: , Short Run Book Company. p. 245. ASIN   B001EOVE56.