The 1976 Alan King Tennis Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States that was sanctioned by the ATP but not part of the Grand Prix or World Championship Tennis circuits. It was the fifth edition of the tournament held from May 10 through 16, 1976. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title for the first time and earned $30,000 first-prize money as well as a new car.[3][4]
1976 Alan King Tennis Classic | |
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Date | May 10–16 |
Edition | 5th |
Category | Non-tour |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S |
Venue | Caesars Palace |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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Finals
editSingles
editJimmy Connors defeated Ken Rosewall 6–1, 6–3
- It was Connors' 6th singles title of the year, and the 47th of his career.
Doubles
editArthur Ashe / Charlie Pasarell defeated Bob Lutz / Stan Smith 6–4, 6–2
References
edit- ^ "1976 Las Vegas Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1976 Las Vegas Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Connors wipes out Ken Rosewall again". Beaver County Times. United Press. May 15, 1976 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 168. ISBN 9780354090117.