| Springfield International Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Springfield International Tennis Classic (1977–78) |
| Tour | Grand Prix circuit (1977–78) |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Abolished | 1978 |
| Editions | 2 |
| Location | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Surface | Indoor carpet |
The Springfield International Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament played in Springfield, Massachusetts from 1977 to 1978. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on indoor carpet courts.
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 |  Guillermo Vilas |  Stan Smith | 3–6, 6–0, 6–3, 6–2 |
| 1978 |  Heinz Günthardt | Harold Solomon | 6–3, 3–6, 6–2 |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 |  Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan |  Ion Țiriac Guillermo Vilas | 7–6, 6–2 |
| 1978 | Robert Lutz Stan Smith |  Jan Kodeš Marty Riessen | 6–3, 6–3 |
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