1976 WCT Challenge Cup

The 1976 WCT Challenge Cup, also known as the Avis Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the Honolulu International Center and on outdoor hard courts at the Holua Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii in United States that was part of the 1976 World Championship Tennis circuit. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held during a four-month period from February 15 through May 23, 1976. Ilie Năstase won the title.

1976 WCT Challenge Cup
DateFebruary 15 – May 23
Edition1st
CategoryWorld Championship Tennis
Draw8S
Prize money$320,000
SurfaceHard / indoor
Hard / outdoor
LocationHonolulu, Hawaii, US
VenueHonolulu International Center
Holua Stadium
Champions
Singles
Romania Ilie Năstase[1]

Finals

Singles

Romania Ilie Năstase defeated United States Arthur Ashe 6–3, 1–6, 6–7, 6–3, 6–1

  • It was Năstase's 4th singles title of the year and the 57th of his career.

References

  1. "1976 Honolulu – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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