ATP Houston 1976 Draw & Results

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Harold Solomon won the 1976 Houston, defeating Ken Rosewall 6-4 1-6 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 6–12 on clay courts in Houston, United States.

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Champion
def. Ken Rosewall , 6-4 1-6 6-1
Dates
Apr 6 — Apr 12
Location
Houston, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

Houston 1976 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Harold Solomon 6-4 1-6 6-1 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Apr 12, 1976* F
SF (2)
Ken Rosewall 6-3 4-6 7-6(6) Eddie Dibbs H2H Match data Apr 11, 1976* SF
Harold Solomon 0-6 6-2 6-4 Vitas Gerulaitis H2H Match data Apr 11, 1976* SF
QF (4)
Eddie Dibbs 6-4 6-4 Bob Lutz H2H Match data Apr 11, 1976* QF
Ken Rosewall 6-1 6-4 Phil Dent H2H Match data Apr 11, 1976* QF
Harold Solomon 1-6 6-4 6-3 Ilie Nastase H2H Match data Apr 11, 1976* QF Upset: winner had a 20 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Vitas Gerulaitis 4-6 7-6(5) 6-1 John Alexander H2H Match data Apr 11, 1976* QF
R16 (8)
Eddie Dibbs 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 Allan Stone H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
Phil Dent 6-2 4-6 7-5 Stan Smith H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
John Alexander (w/o) Jimmy Connors H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
Bob Lutz 6-2 6-1 Tom Gorman H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
Ilie Nastase 6-2 7-6 Jaime Fillol H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
Vitas Gerulaitis 7-6(3) 6-1 Cliff Richey H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
Ken Rosewall 3-6 6-4 6-3 Rod Laver H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16
Harold Solomon 6-4 7-5 Charlie Pasarell H2H Match data Apr 10, 1976* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Houston.

Most Finals

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

  1. Harold Solomon 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Allan Stone 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Houston finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Harold Solomon 6-4 1-6 6-1 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data 1976 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Houston held?
Houston is held in Houston, United States.
Who won the most recent Houston?
The 1976 Houston was won by Harold Solomon, who defeated Ken Rosewall 6-4 1-6 6-1.
When was the first Houston played?
The first edition of Houston was held in 1976.
What surface is Houston played on?
Houston is played on clay courts.