The 1976 São Paulo WCT was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in São Paulo, Brazil. The tournament was part of Blue Group of the 1976 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the third and last edition of the event and was held from 29 March through 4 April 1976. Second-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title and earned $17,000 first-prize money.
1976 São Paulo WCT | |
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Date | 29 March – 4 April |
Edition | 3rd |
Category | World Championship Tennis (WCT) |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $60,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Björn Borg[1] | |
Doubles | |
Ross Case / Geoff Masters[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editBjörn Borg defeated Guillermo Vilas 7–6(7–4), 6–2
- It was Borg's 2nd singles title of the year and the 15th of his career.
Doubles
editRoss Case / Geoff Masters defeated Charlie Pasarell / Allan Stone 7–5, 6–1
- It was Case's 1st doubles title of the year and the 12th of his career. It was Masters' 1st doubles title of the year and the 11th of his career.
References
edit- ^ "1976 Sao Paulo WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1976 Sao Paulo WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).