1975 Washington Star International Explained

Date:July 21–28
Edition:7th
Category:Grand Prix (Grade AA)
Prize Money:$100,000
Draw:64S / 32D
Surface:Clay / outdoor
Location:Washington, D.C., United States
Champs: Guillermo Vilas[1]
Champd: Bob Lutz / Stan Smith[2]
Main Name:Washington Open (tennis) Washington Open

The 1975 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was categorized as an AA tournament and was part of the 1975 Grand Prix circuit. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held in Washington, D.C. from July 21 through July 28, 1975. Guillermo Vilas won the singles title and $16,000 prize money and a car in a final that was twice interrupted due to rain.[3] Total attendance during the tournament was 55,000.[4]

Ilie Năstase was disqualified in his quarterfinal match against Cliff Richey for failing to resume play.[4] [5]

Finals

Singles

Guillermo Vilas defeated Harold Solomon 6–1, 6–3

Doubles

Bob Lutz / Stan Smith defeated Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez 7–5, 2–6, 6–1

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1975 Washington – Singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. Web site: 1975 Washington – Doubles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. News: Vilas whips Solomon in Washington final. The Spokesman-Review. Jul 30, 1975.
  4. Book: World of Tennis '76 : a BP and Commercial Union yearbook. 1976. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362002768. 650229036. 86–88. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  5. News: Nastase defaults tennis match. The Tuscaloosa News. Jul 27, 1975.