Buenos Aires Pro Championships Explained

Buenos Aires Pro Championships
Type:	defunct
Location:	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Surface:	Clay / outdoor

The Buenos Aires Pro Championships and officially known as the NTL Buenos Aires Pro Championships^[1] was a men's professional clay court tennis tournament held only one time in 1968.^[2] The tournament was part of inaugural National Tennis League and played Buenos Aires, Argentina.^[2]

History

On 6 March 1968 the National Tennis League announced a new men's tennis tour offering prize money worth US$400,000.^[3] NTL Buenos Aires Championships were staged for one edition only from 23 to 25 March 1968. The championships were played in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The winner of the tournament was Australian player Rod Laver who defeated American player Pancho Gonzales in three sets.^[2]

Finals

Singles

Notes and References

1. Book: McCauley . Joe . The History of Professional Tennis . 2003 . Short Run Book Company . Windsor, Berkshire, England . B001EOVE56 . 250.
2. Web site: Tournaments: Buenos Aires Pro Championships. The Tennis Base . Tennismem SL . Madrid, Spain . 15 January 2024. subscription.
3. News: Prugh . Jeff . Pro Net League to Aid Minority Group Youths . 16 January 2024 . . . 6 Mar 1968 . los Angeles, California . 26 . en.