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1976 Washington Star International

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1976 Washington Star International
DateJuly 19–26
Edition8th
CategoryGrand Prix (Four star)
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
United States Brian Gottfried / Mexico Raúl Ramírez[2]
← 1975 · Washington Open · 1977 →

The 1976 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. It was categorized as a four star tournament and was part of the 1976 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 8th edition of the tournament and was held in Washington, D.C. from July 19 thru 26, 1976. Second-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title.

Finals

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Singles

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United States Jimmy Connors defeated Mexico Raúl Ramírez 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Connors' 7th singles title of the year and the 48th of his career.

Doubles

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United States Brian Gottfried / Mexico Raúl Ramírez defeated United States Arthur Ashe / United States Jimmy Connors 6–3, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ "1976 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1976 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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