The California State Pro Championships[1] also known as the California Professional Championships was a men's ineternational professional tennis tournament founded in 1929.[2] It was first played in Los Angeles, United States, until 1965 when it was discontinued.[2]
| California State Pro Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | Pro Tennis Tour (1929, 1946, 1953, 1965) |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Abolished | 1967 |
| Location | Los Angeles Monterey |
| Venue | Beverly-Wilshire TC (1946, 1953) |
| Surface | Asphalt / outdoor |
History
editThe California Pro Championships was a men's tennis tournament established in May 1929. It was first played on outdoor asphalt courts Los Angeles, United States.[2] In 1965 the fourth and final edition was also played Monterey, California and was won by Pancho Segura.[3] It was discontinued thereafter.[2]
Finals
editMen's singles
edit(Incomplete roll)
| Year | Location | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Los Angeles |  Harvey Snodgrass |
Howard Kinsey |
3–1 sets.[2] |
| 1946[4] | Beverly Hills | Frank Kovacs |
 Fred Perry |
6–1, 7–9, 6–2, 6–1.[2] |
| 1953[5] | Beverly Hills | Pancho Gonzales |
Don Budge |
5–7, 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1965[6] | Monterey | Pancho Segura |
 Leoncio Collas |
6–1, 6–3.[2] |
Men's doubles
edit| Year | Location | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953[7] | Beverly Hills |  Constantin Tănăsescu Pancho Gonzales |
Carl Earn John Faunce |
6–3, 6–1 |
References
edit- ^ McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 237. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Tournaments: California State Pro". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Segura wins". The San Francisco Examiner. August 16, 1965. p. 57 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kovacs Wins State Pro Tennis Crown". Valley Times. North Hollywood, California: newspapers.com. 29 Apr 1946. p. 10. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Gonzales Beats Budge To Win Pro Title". The Modesto Bee. Modesto, California: newspapers.com. 17 Aug 1953. p. 16. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ McCauley p.237.
- ^ Modesto Bee