The 1976 La Costa Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Racquet Club in La Costa, California in the United States. The tournament was part of 1976 Independent Players Association circuit organized by Bill Riordan. Previously the tournament had been part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit, but it was left off the schedule for the 1976 WCT season. It was the fourth edition of the event and was held from March 16 through March 21, 1976. Third-seeded Ilie Năstase won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money. Nastase had to pay a $6,000 fine to the Canadian Tennis Association to lift a ban that was put into effect the day before the tournament started.
Finals Singles Ilie Năstase defeated Jimmy Connors 4–6, 6–0, 6–1 It was Nastase's 3rd singles title of the year and the 56th of his career.
Doubles Marty Riessen / Roscoe Tanner defeated Peter Fleming / Gene Mayer 7–6, 7–6
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External links World Tennis tournament details