Masters Pro Explained

Masters Pro
Type:defunct
Founded:1956
Abolished:1965
Editions:6
City:Los Angeles
Country:United States
Surface:Hard (cement)

The Masters Pro was a tournament open to men's tennis professionals. It was held between 1956 and 1959 and again between 1964 and 1965. The Ampol Masters at White City, Sydney was held in 1958. The tournament was played in a round robin format instead of the usual knockout competition on each of the six occasions that it was played in Los Angeles, and a knockout format when played at Sydney in 1958. At the 1964 and 1965 editions the round robin stage was followed by a semifinal and final round.[1] The event was played on hard cement tennis court's at the L.A. Tennis Club, and on grass in 1958 at White City, Sydney.

Finals

Singles

YearDateChampionRunner-upScore
1956 July 27 - Aug 5(Round Robin)
1957 Jul 26 – Aug 3(Round Robin)
1958 Feb 1 - Feb 5 Sydney3-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4
1958 Jun 28 – Jul 6 L.A. (Round Robin)
1959 Jun 5 – 14 (Round Robin)
1964 Jun 1 – 8 6–2, 6–4
1965 May 19 – 25 3–6, 6–3, 7–5

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: McCauley, Joe. The History of Professional Tennis. 2000. The Short Run Book Company Limited. Windsor. 206, 209, 212, 231, 236.