1976 South African Open (tennis)
| 1976 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 23 – 30 November |
| Edition | 73rd |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Hard / Outdoor |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Men's Singles | |
 Harold Solomon [1] | |
| Women's Singles | |
.svg.png){kind=small} Brigitte Cuypers | |
| Men's Doubles | |
|
Brian Gottfried / Sherwood Stewart [2] | |
| Mixed Doubles | |
|
Betsy Nagelsen / Bob Hewitt | |
The 1976 South African Open, also known by its sponsored name South African Breweries Open, was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1976 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix. It was the 73rd edition of the tournament and was held from 23 November through 30 November 1976. Harold Solomon and Brigitte Cuypers won the singles titles.[3]
Winners
Men's Singles
Harold Solomon defeated Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Women's Singles
Brigitte Cuypers defeated Laura duPont 6–7, 6–4, 6–1
Men's Doubles
Brian Gottfried / Sherwood Stewart defeated 
Juan Gisbert / Stan Smith 1–6, 6–1, 6–2, 7–6
Mixed Doubles
Betsy Nagelsen / Bob Hewitt defeated Annette DuPlooy / Deon Joubert 6–2, 7–6
References
- ↑ "ATP – 1976 Johannesburg Men's Singles Draw". ATP.
- ↑ "ATP – 1976 Johannesburg Men's Doubles Draw". ATP.
- ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1977). World of Tennis 1977 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 106, 107. ISBN 9780354090117.
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