1975 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships Explained

The 1975 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor green clay courts (Har-Tru) at the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts in the United States. It was classified as a Group AA category tournament and was part of the 1975 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 48th edition of the tournament and was held from August 19 through August 25, 1975. Second-seeded and defending champion Björn Borg won the singles title and the accompanying $16,000 first prize money.^{[1] [2]} The tournament started a day late due to rain.^[1]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1975 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships – Singles. Björn Borg defeated Guillermo Vilas 6–3, 6–4, 6–2

• It was Borg's 4th singles title of the year and the 12th of his career.

Doubles

See main article: 1975 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships – Doubles. Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez defeated John Andrews / Mike Estep 4–6, 6–3, 7–6

External links

• ITF tournament edition details
• Longwood Cricket Club – list of U.S. Pro Champions

Notes and References

1. Book: World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1976. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002768. 650229036. 97–99. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
2. News: Borg Wins U.S. Pro Title, Dumps Vilas at Longwood. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 27, 1975.