BBC2 World Pro Invitation Championships
| BBC2 World Pro Invitation Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | NTL Pro Tour |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Abolished | 1968 |
| Location | London, England |
| Venue | Empire Pool |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
The BBC2 World Pro Invitation Championships [1] was a professional tennis tournament staged only one time in 1968.[2] The tournament was played at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England and was part of NTL Pro Tour that year.[2]
History[edit]
On 6 March 1968 the National Tennis League announced a new men's tennis tour offering prize money worth US$400,000.[3] The BBC2 World Pro Invitation Championships was fifth leg of NTL Pro Tour and was held on 18 April 1968.[1] It featured four players including Roy Emerson, Pancho Gonzales, Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall.[1] The event was won by Rod Laver who defeated Ken Rosewall in the final in straight sets.[1]
Finals[edit]
| Year | Location | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Wembley |  Rod Laver |
Ken Rosewall |
6–3, 10–8.[2] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: , Short Run Book Company. p. 251. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b c "Tournaments: BBC2 World Pro Invitation Championships". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Prugh, Jeff (6 Mar 1968). "Pro Net League to Aid Minority Group Youths". The Los Angeles Times. los Angeles, California: newspapers.com. p. 26. Retrieved 16 January 2024.