Birmingham Professional Tennis Classic
| Birmingham Professional Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Birmingham Pro Classic |
| Tour | Pro Tennis Tour |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Abolished | 1967 |
| Editions | 2 |
| Location | Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Venue | Palais des Sports Tennis Club de Paris Stade Pierre de Coubertin |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
The Birmingham Professional Tennis Classic [1] was a men's USPLTA affiliated clay court tennis tournament founded in 1966. Also known as the Birmingham Pro Classic,[2] it was played in Birmingham, Alabama, United States until 1967.[3]
Finals
Singles
| Year | Winners | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966[4] | Pancho Gonzales | Crawford Henry | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 1967[5] | Pancho Gonzales | Alan Mills | 6-4, 6-2 |
References
- ^ "Birmingham Net Meet Rained Out". Times Daily via Google News Archive. 5 May 1967. p. 7. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Tournament - Search - Birmingham Pro Classic". Tennis Archives. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ McCauley, Joe (2000). The History of Professional Tennis. Windsor, Berkshire, England: Short Run Book Company. pp. 243, 246. ASIN B001EOVE56.
- ^ "Sports Briefs". Spokane Daily Chronicle via Google News Archive. 8 May 1966. p. 39. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ McCauley (2000), p. 246.