The Sao Paulo Pro Championships also known as the NTL Sao Paulo Pro Championships[1] was a men's professional tennis tournament held only one time in 1968.[2] The tournament was part of inaugural National Tennis League and played in Sao Paulo, Brazil.[2]
| Sao Paulo Pro Championships | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | National Tennis League |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Abolished | 1968 |
| Location | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Surface | Clay / indoor |
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] The Sao Paulo Pro Championships were staged for two editions only the first from 23 to 25 March 1968, and the second using a round robin format[1] from 4 November to 6 November 1968.[4] The championships were played in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Finals edit
(Spring) edit
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |  Rod Laver |
 Pancho Gonzales |
def.[1] |
(Autumn) edit
- Round Robin Event
| Standings | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| First | Rod Laver |
3–0.[5] |
| Second | Roy Emerson |
1–2.[1] |
 Andrés Gimeno |
1–2.[1] | |
| Fred Stolle |
1–2.[1] |
Event names edit
- NTL Sao Paulo Pro Championships (March 1968)
- NTL Sao Paulo Round Robin Pro Championships (November 1968)
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f McCauley, Joe (2003). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. pp. 250, 254. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ a b "Tournaments: Sao Paulo 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.
- ^ "Laver Victorious In South America". The Tennessean. Nashville, Tennessee: newspapers.com. 6 Nov 1968. p. 37. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ The Tennessean