The Planters Pro Challenge Cup[1] was a men's professional tennis hard court tennis tournament played for one edition in 1967.[2] It was played at Flamingo Park Tennis Center, Miami Beach, Florida, United States when it was discontinued.[2]
| Planters Pro Challenge Cup | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | Pro Tennis Tour |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Abolished | 1967 |
| Location | Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
| Venue | Flamingo Park Tennis Center |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Draw | 8 |
| Prize money | S15,000 |
History
editThe Planters Pro Challenge Cup were first in March 1967 and played on outdoor hard courts for one edition only.[2] The tournament part of the Pro Tennis Tour and was a US$15,000 event,[3] or approximately $136,842 (2024) inflation adjusted.[4] The tournament consisted of an eight players and was played between 13 March and 27 March 1967.[2]
Finals
editSingles
edit| Year | Winner | 2nd | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967[5] |  Rod Laver |
 Andrés Gimeno |
6–3, 6–3.[2] |
| Year | 3rd | 4th | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967[6] |  Dennis Ralston |
Fred Stolle |
8–5.[7] |
Doubles
edit| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967[8] | Rod Laver Fred Stolle |
Pancho Gonzales Dennis Ralston |
6–4, 3–6, 6–4.[2] |
References
edit- ^ McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 245. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tournaments:Planters Pro Challenge Cup". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Laver Stays Hot On Net Circuit". Kansas City Timess. Kansas City, Missouri: Newspaper Archive. 27 March 1967. p. 28. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "US Dollar's Value From 1967-2024: $15000". www.usinflationcalculator.com. US Inflation Calculator. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Laver Beats Spaniard For Singles'Title". Victoria Advocate. Victoria, Texas: Newspaper Archive. 27 March 1967. p. 8. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ McCauley
- ^ San Antonio Light
- ^ Kansas City Times