1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships

The 1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a tennis tournament that was part of the men's Grand Prix and the women's Grand Prix. It was held in Indianapolis in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 8th edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held from August 9 through August 16, 1976. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title and the accompanying $25,000 first-prize money.[3] Kathy May claimed the women's title and $6,000 in prize money.[4]

1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships
DateAugust 9 – 16
Edition8th
CategoryGrand Prix circuit (Four star)
WTA Tour
Draw64S/32D (M)
48S/24D (W)
Prize money$125,000 (M)
$32,000 (W)
SurfaceClay / Outdoor
LocationIndianapolis, USA
Champions
Men's Singles
Jimmy Connors [1]
Women's Singles
Kathy May
Men's Doubles
Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez [2]
Women's Doubles
Linky Boshoff / Ilana Kloss

Finals

Men's Singles
Main article: 1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Men's Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Wojciech Fibak 6–2, 6–4

Women's Singles
Main article: 1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Women's Singles

Kathy May defeated Brigitte Cuypers 6–4, 4–6, 6–2

Men's Doubles
Main article: 1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Men's Doubles

Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez defeated Fred McNair / Sherwood Stewart 6–2, 6–2

Women's Doubles
Main article: 1976 U.S. Clay Court Championships – Women's Doubles

Linky Boshoff / Ilana Kloss defeated Laura duPont / Wendy Turnbull 6–2, 6–3

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References
  1. "ATP – 1976 Indianapolis Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "ATP – 1976 Indianapolis Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 90–91. ISBN 9780354090117.
  4. "Connors, Fibak Agree Who's Best". The Ledger. Lakeland, FL. AP. 1976-08-17.
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