ATP World Invitational Classic 1975 Draw & Results

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Ilie Nastase won the 1975 World Invitational Classic, defeating Rod Laver 5-7 7-6 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played October 20–26 on clay courts in World Invitational Classic.

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Champion
Ilie Nastase
def. Rod Laver , 5-7 7-6 6-4
Dates
Oct 20 — Oct 26
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 1975 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Ilie Nastase 5-7 7-6 6-4 Rod Laver H2H Match data Oct 26, 1975* F
SF (2)
Rod Laver 6-4 6-4 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Oct 25, 1975* SF
Ilie Nastase 6-3 5-7 6-4 Bjorn Borg H2H Match data Oct 25, 1975* 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. Ilie Nastase 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Ilie Nastase 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
Ilie Nastase 5-7 7-6 6-4 Rod Laver H2H Match data 1975 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1975

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 1975 World Invitational Classic was won by Ilie Nastase, who defeated Rod Laver 5-7 7-6 6-4.
When was the first World Invitational Classic played?
The first edition of World Invitational Classic was held in 1975.
What surface is World Invitational Classic played on?
World Invitational Classic is played on clay courts.