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1975 Denver WCT
DateApril 14–20
Edition4th
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$60,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationDenver, Colorado, U.S.
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Rod Laver [2]
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The 1975 Denver WCT, also known as the 1975 United Bank Tennis Classic for sponsorship reasons, was a men's professional tennis tournament. It was held on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 14 April through 20 April 1975. The tournament was part of the 1975 World Championship Tennis circuit, and was part of the Blue group circuit. Jimmy Connors made his WCT debut and won the singles title and the accompanying $12,000 first prize.[3][4]

Finals

Singles

United States Jimmy Connors defeated United States Brian Gottfried 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Australia Roy Emerson / Australia Rod Laver defeated Australia Bob Carmichael / Australia Allan Stone 6–2, 3–6, 7–5

References

  1. ^ "1975 Denver WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1975 Denver WCT – Doubles draw". =Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
  3. ^ "Connors Nets Prep For Big Challenge". The Pittsburgh Press. Apr 21, 1975.
  4. ^ "Connors takes Blue title". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Apr 21, 1975.