ATP World Invitational Classic 1976 Draw & Results

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Bjorn Borg won the 1976 World Invitational Classic, defeating Arthur Ashe 6-1 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played October 12–18 on clay courts in World Invitational Classic.

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Champion
Bjorn Borg
def. Arthur Ashe , 6-1 6-2
Dates
Oct 12 — Oct 18
Location
World Invitational Classic
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

3 recorded singles results

World Invitational Classic 1976 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Bjorn Borg 6-1 6-2 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Oct 18, 1976* F
SF (2)
Arthur Ashe 4-6 6-4 7-6 Ilie Nastase H2H Match data Oct 17, 1976* SF Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Bjorn Borg 6-3 7-5 Rod Laver H2H Match data Oct 17, 1976* SF

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for World Invitational Classic.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Bjorn Borg 2 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent World Invitational Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Bjorn Borg 6-1 6-2 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data 1976 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1976

Previous editions of World Invitational Classic

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is World Invitational Classic held?
World Invitational Classic is held in World Invitational Classic.
Who won the most recent World Invitational Classic?
The 1976 World Invitational Classic was won by Bjorn Borg, who defeated Arthur Ashe 6-1 6-2.
When was the first World Invitational Classic played?
The first edition of World Invitational Classic was held in 1976.
What surface is World Invitational Classic played on?
World Invitational Classic is played on clay courts.