Madison Square Garden Pro
The Madison Square Garden Pro was a men's tennis tournament open to professionals. It was held in 1954 and again between 1966 and 1969 and was played on indoor hard courts.
| Madison Square Garden Pro | |
|---|---|
| Tournament information | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Abolished | 1969 |
| Editions | 5 |
| Location | New York City United States |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Surface | Hard Court |
History
The Madison Square Garden Pro first began in 1954 and served as the opening tournament of the 1954 World Pro Tour. The event was then not staged for a further twelve years when it was re-established in 1966. The 1968 and 1969 tournaments were part of a pro circuit in the open era of tennis.[1][2] It ended as an open tournament called the Madison Square Garden Championships.
Singles
| Year | Date | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | May 15–17 | .svg.png){kind=small} | | 6–2, 4–6, 6–1 |
| 1968 | Nov 27– Dec 1 | |  | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1967 | Jun 6–9 | | | 6–4, 6–4 |
| 1966 | Mar 21–26 | | | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 1954 | Jan 3–4 | .svg.png){kind=small} |  | 7–9, 6–4, 6–4 |
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References
- "American tennis tilt set at Garden tonight". The Bryan Times. UPI. May 15, 1969. p. 11.
- "Laver Emerson Eye Tennis Gold". The Pittsburgh Press. UPI. May 17, 1969. p. 9.
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