The 1976 US Open was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor Har-Tru clay courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens, in New York City, New York. The tournament was held from September 1 until September 12, 1976. It was the 96th staging of the US Open, and the fourth Grand Slam tennis event of 1976. It was the second year in which this tournament was played on clay courts. Jimmy Connors and Chris Evert won the singles titles.
Seniors
Men's singles
Jimmy Connors defeated Björn Borg, 6–4, 3–6, 7–6(11-9), 6–4 It was Connors's 4th career Grand Slam title, and his 2nd US Open title.
Women's singles
Chris Evert defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6–3, 6–0 It was Evert's 6th career Grand Slam title, and her 2nd (consecutive) US Open title.
Men's doubles
Tom Okker / Marty Riessen defeated Paul Kronk / Cliff Letcher 6–4, 6–4
Women's doubles
Delina Boshoff / Ilana Kloss defeated Olga Morozova / Virginia Wade 6–1, 6–4 Source: U.S. Open
Mixed doubles
Billie Jean King / Phil Dent defeated Betty Stöve / Frew McMillan 3–6, 6–2, 7–5
Juniors
Boys' singles Ricardo Ycaza defeated José Luis Clerc 6–4, 5–7, 6–0
Girls' singles Marise Kruger defeated Lucia Romanov 6–3, 7–5
Prize money EventWFSFQF4R3R2R1RSingles Men$30,000$15,000$7,500$3,500$2,200$1,225$700$425Women$30,000$15,000$7,500$3,500 -$2,200$1,225$700
References
External links Official US Open website