Buenos Aires Pro Championships

The Buenos Aires Pro Championships and officially known as the NTL Buenos Aires Pro Championships[1] was a men's professional clay court tennis tournament held only one time in 1968.[2] The tournament was part of inaugural National Tennis League and played Buenos Aires, Argentina.[2]

Buenos Aires Pro Championships
Defunct tennis tournament
TourNational Tennis League
Founded1968; 56 years ago (1968)
Abolished1968; 56 years ago (1968)
LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina
SurfaceClay / outdoor

History

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On 6 March 1968 the National Tennis League announced a new men's tennis tour offering prize money worth US$400,000.[3] NTL Buenos Aires Championships were staged for one edition only from 23 to 25 March 1968. The championships were played in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The winner of the tournament was Australian player Rod Laver who defeated American player Pancho Gonzales in three sets.[2]

Finals

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Singles

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1968   Rod Laver   Pancho Gonzales 7-5, 5–7, 6–4.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 250. ASIN B001EOVE56.
  2. ^ a b c "Tournaments: Buenos Aires Pro Championships". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ^ Prugh, Jeff (6 Mar 1968). "Pro Net League to Aid Minority Group Youths". The Los Angeles Times. los Angeles, California: newspapers.com. p. 26. Retrieved 16 January 2024.