Finals
Singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 |  Rod Laver |  Arthur Ashe | 6–3, 7–5 |
| WCT Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | CBS Tennis Classic San Juan |
| Tour | WCT Circuit |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Abolished | 1975 |
| Location | Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
The WCT Puerto Rico [1] was a World Championship Tennis affiliated men's hard court tennis tournament staged one time in 1975. Also known as the CBS Tennis Classic San Juan for sponsorship reasons. The event was part of the WCT Circuit.
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| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Rod Laver | Arthur Ashe | 6–3, 7–5 |
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