New York Pro Championships (tennis)

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New York Pro Championships
Defunct tennis tournament
TourPro Tennis Tour
Founded1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Abolished1967; 57 years ago (1967)
LocationNew York City, United States
Venue71st Regiment Armory, 34th St
SurfaceWood / indoor

The New York Pro Championships[1] also known as the New York Professional Championships was a men's professional wood court indoor tennis tournament founded in 1965.[2] It was first played 71st Regiment Armory, 34th St, New York City, United States until 1967 when it was discontinued.[2]

History[edit]

The New York Pro Championships was a men's tennis tournament established in 1965. It was first played on indoor wood courts at the 71st Regiment Armory, 34th St, New York City, United States.[2] In 1967 the second and final edition was also played at the 71st Regiment Armory in New York City. when it was discontinued.[2]

Finals[edit]

Men's singles[edit]

(Incomplete roll)

Year Location Champions Runners-up Score
1965 New York City Australia Rod Laver United States Pancho Gonzales 6–3, 6–1.[2]
1967[3] New York City Australia Rod Laver (2) United States Pancho Gonzales 7–5, 14–16, 7–5, 6–2.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 231. ASIN B001EOVE56.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Tournaments: New York Pro Championships". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  3. ^ McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 245. ASIN B001EOVE56.