The 1976 Philippine Open was a men's tennis tournament played an outdoor clay courts in Manila, Philippines. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 15 November through 21 November 1976. The tournament was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and categorized as Two Star. Sixth-seeded Brian Fairlie won the singles title and the $10,500 first prize money.[3][4]
1976 Philippine Open | |
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Date | 15–21 November |
Edition | 4th |
Category | Grand Prix (Two Star) |
Draw | 48S / 16D |
Prize money | $75,000 |
Surface | Clay/ outdoor |
Location | Manila, Philippines |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Brian Fairlie[1] | |
Doubles | |
Ross Case / Geoff Masters[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editBrian Fairlie defeated Ray Ruffels 7–5, 6–7, 7–6
- It was Fairlie's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd and last of his career.
Doubles
editRoss Case / Geoff Masters defeated Anand Amritraj / Corrado Barazzutti 6–0, 6–1
References
edit- ^ "1976 Manila – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1976 Manila – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. p. 117. ISBN 9780354090117.
- ^ "Fairlie captures Manila tennis". Daily News. 22 November 1976. p. C27 – via Newspapers.com.