1976 US Open (tennis)

The 1976 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor Har-Tru clay courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament was held from September 1 until September 12, 1976. It was the 96th staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1976. It was the second year in which this tournament was played on clay courts. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won teh singles titles.

Seniors

Men's singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Björn Borg, 6–4, 3–6, 7–6^(11-9), 6–4

• It was Connors's 4th career Grand Slam title, and his 2nd US Open title.

Women's singles

Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6–3, 6–0

• It was Evert's 6th career Grand Slam title, and her 2nd (consecutive) US Open title.

Men's doubles

Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated Paul Kronk / Cliff Letcher 6–4, 6–4

Women's doubles

Delina Boshoff / Ilana Kloss defeated Olga Morozova / Virginia Wade 6–1, 6–4

Mixed doubles

Billie Jean King / Phil Dent defeated Betty Stöve / Frew McMillan 3–6, 6–2, 7–5

Juniors

Boys' singles

Ricardo Ycaza defeated José Luis Clerc 6–4, 5–7, 6–0

Girls' singles

Marise Kruger defeated Lucia Romanov 6–3, 7–5

Prize money

References

External links

• Official US Open website