ATP Wct Challenge Cup 1976 Draw & Results

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Ilie Nastase won the 1976 Wct Challenge Cup, defeating Arthur Ashe 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played February 15–21 on hard courts in WCT Challenge Cup.

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Champion
Ilie Nastase
def. Arthur Ashe , 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1
Dates
Feb 15 — Feb 21
Location
WCT Challenge Cup
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
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

Wct Challenge Cup 1976 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Ilie Nastase 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data Feb 21, 1976* F
SF (2)
Ilie Nastase 6-1 3-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 Bjorn Borg H2H Match data Feb 20, 1976* SF
Arthur Ashe 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Feb 20, 1976* SF
RR (12)
John Newcombe 6-4 6-1 3-6 5-7 3-2 (ret.) Raul Ramirez H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Ilie Nastase 7-6 6-1 4-6 6-3 Rod Laver H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Arthur Ashe 3-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 John Newcombe H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Rod Laver 6-1 1-6 7-6 6-2 John Alexander H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Ilie Nastase 6-3 6-4 7-6 John Alexander H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Arthur Ashe 6-2 7-6 6-1 Raul Ramirez H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Arthur Ashe 6-4 7-6 6-3 Bjorn Borg H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Bjorn Borg 2-6 7-5 6-2 6-2 John Newcombe H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Bjorn Borg 6-3 4-6 6-3 3-0 (ret.) Raul Ramirez H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Ilie Nastase 6-0 6-2 6-2 Ken Rosewall H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Ken Rosewall 6-4 6-1 6-3 Rod Laver H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR
Ken Rosewall 3-6 7-5 7-6 7-6 John Alexander H2H Match data Feb 15, 1976 RR

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wct Challenge Cup.

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. Ilie Nastase 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 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 Wct Challenge Cup finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Ilie Nastase 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1 Arthur Ashe H2H Match data 1976 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1976

Previous editions of Wct Challenge Cup

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wct Challenge Cup held?
Wct Challenge Cup is held in WCT Challenge Cup.
Who won the most recent Wct Challenge Cup?
The 1976 Wct Challenge Cup was won by Ilie Nastase, who defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 1-6 6-7 6-3 6-1.
When was the first Wct Challenge Cup played?
The first edition of Wct Challenge Cup was held in 1976.
What surface is Wct Challenge Cup played on?
Wct Challenge Cup is played on hard courts.