Buenos Aires Pro Championships
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| Buenos Aires Pro Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | National Tennis League |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Abolished | 1968 |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |  Rod Laver |
 Pancho Gonzales |
7-5, 5–7, 6–4.[1] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. p. 250. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b c "Tournaments: Buenos Aires Pro Championships". The Tennis Base. Madrid, Spain: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Prugh, Jeff (6 Mar 1968). "Pro Net League to Aid Minority Group Youths". The Los Angeles Times. los Angeles, California: newspapers.com. p. 26. Retrieved 16 January 2024.