1976 Coliseum Mall International

January 2025 1976 Coliseum Mall International March 10–14 7th USLTA-IPA Indoor circuit $50,000 16S Carpet / indoor Hampton, Virginia, United States Hampton Roads Coliseum USA Jimmy Connors1976 Hampton – Singles draw https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/hampton/657/1976/results Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Hampton Grand Prix The 1976 Coliseum Mall International, also known as the Hampton Indoor, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Hampton Roads Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia in the United States that was part of the 1976 USLTA-IPA Indoor Circuit. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from March 10 through March 14, 1976. In contrast to previous editions no doubles event was held and the draw for the singles event was reduced from 32 to 16 players. First-seeded player Jimmy Connors won his fourth consecutive singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.Tom Foster Connors & Nastase show opens Wednesday https://www.newspapers.com/image/233640001/ Daily Press March 7, 1976 D6 Newspapers.com limitedTom Foster Dream realized by tennis backer https://www.newspapers.com/image/233667242/ Daily Press March 16, 1976 15 Even before Sunday's final, Olshan was sure his decision to reduce the field from 32 to 16 players, limit it only tto singles and increase prize money from $35,000 to $50,000 was correct. Newspapers.com limited Finals Singles USA Jimmy Connors defeated ROU 1965 Ilie Năstase 6–2, 6–2, 6–2 It was Connors' 3rd singles title of the year and the 44th of his career. References External links World Tennis tournament editionITF tournament edition details] Coliseum Mall International Coliseum Mall International Coliseum Mall International Coliseum Mall International