U.S. National Indoor Professional Championships
The U.S. National Indoor Professional Championships[1] also known as the U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's professional wood court indoor tennis tournament founded in 1931.[2] It was first played the Penn Athletic Club, in Philadelphia, United States.[2]
| U.S. National Indoor Professional Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | Pro Tennis Tour (1931-1965) |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Abolished | 1966 |
| Location | Chicago New York City Philadelphia White Plains |
| Venue | Penn Athletic Club (1931, 1933, 1947) 71st Regiment Armory (1932, 1965) |
| Surface | Wood / indoor |
History
editThe U.S. National Professional Indoor Championships was a men's tennis tournament sanctioned by the United States Professional Lawn Tennis Association (USPLTA), and first held in May 1931,[2] and was first played on indoor wood courts at the Penn Athletic Club, Philadelphia, United States. In 1932 the second edition was also played at the 71st Regiment Armory in New York City.[3] In 1933 the tournament was held again at the Penn Athletic in Philadelphia.[4] In 1964 the tournament was held in White Plains, New York.[2] In 1965 in what would be the final edition it was again played at the 34th St Armory then was discontinued.[2]
Finals
editMen's singles
edit(Incomplete roll)
| Year | Location | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Philadelphia |  Bill Tilden[3] |
Vinnie Richards |
6–4, 5–7, 7–5, 6–2.[2] |
| 1932[3] | New York City | Vinnie Richards |
Charlie Wood jr |
6–3, 6–4, 6–4.[2] |
| 1933[5] | Philadelphia | Bill Tilden (2) |
Vinnie Richards |
6–4, 5–7, 7–5, 6–2.[2] |
| 1947 | Philadelphia | Bobby Riggs |
Don Budge |
6–1, 8–6, 6–3.[2] |
| 1964[6] | White Plains | Pancho Gonzales |
 Ken Rosewall |
5–7, 3–6, 10–8, 11–9, 8–6.[2] |
| 1965[7] | New York City | Pancho Gonzales (2) |
Ken Rosewall |
6–4, 5–7, 7–5, 6–2.[2] |
Men's doubles
edit(Incomplete roll)
| Year | Location | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932[3] | New York City |  Albert Burke Vinnie Richards |
Charlie Wood jr Emmett Paré |
20–18, 6–3, 3–6, 4–6, 6–3.[2] |
References
edit- ^ "Gonzales Tops Ken Rosewall". The Age. Melbourne, Australia: newspapers.com. 3 May 1965. p. 23. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Tournaments: U.S. National Indoor Professional Championships". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Vinnie Richards Wins First Pro Indoor Net Meet". The Salt Lake Tribune. Salt Lake City, Utah: newspapers.com. 3 Jan 1932. p. 16. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Begin's Play In Pro Tennis Tournament". El Paso Herald-Post. El Paso, Texas: newspapers.com. 27 Dec 1933. p. 6. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Tilden Wins Tennis Crown". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona: newspapers.com. 1 Jan 1934. p. 8. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 231. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ The Age