New York Pro Championships (tennis) explained

New York Pro Championships
Type:defunct
Location:New York City, United States
Venue:71st Regiment Armory, 34th St
Tour:Pro Tennis Tour
Surface:Wood / indoor

The New York Pro Championships[1] also known as the New York Professional Championships was a men's professional wood court indoor tennis tournament founded in 1965.[2] It was first played 71st Regiment Armory, 34th St, New York City, United States until 1967 when it was discontinued.[2]

History

The New York Pro Championships was a men's tennis tournament established in 1965. It was first played on indoor wood courts at the 71st Regiment Armory, 34th St, New York City, United States.[2] In 1967 the second and final edition was also played at the 71st Regiment Armory in New York City. when it was discontinued.[2]

Finals

Men's singles

(Incomplete roll)

YearLocationChampionsRunners-upScore
1965New York City Rod Laver Pancho Gonzales6–3, 6–1.
1967[3] New York City Rod Laver (2) Pancho Gonzales7–5, 14–16, 7–5, 6–2.

Notes and References

  1. Book: McCauley . Joe . The History of Professional Tennis . 2003 . Short Run Book Company . Windsor, Berkshire, England . B001EOVE56 . 231.
  2. Web site: Tournaments: New York Pro Championships. The Tennis Base . Tennismem SL . Madrid, Spain . 24 January 2024. subscription.
  3. Book: McCauley . Joe . The History of Professional Tennis . 2003 . Short Run Book Company . Windsor, Berkshire, England . B001EOVE56 . 245.