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and a doubles play-off in

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in May. A total of 54 players participated, 30 players less than in the previous three years, and the group system used in the previous editions was replaced by a single pool. The

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was the only tournament in which all players participated, all other tournaments had a 16 men draw. The season final was played by the eight best performers and was won by the Swede

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who defeated

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from Argentina in four sets. The total prize money for the 1976 WCT circuit was $2,400,000, including a $320,000 Avis Challenge Cup round–robin special event played in Hawaii in January and May. The Aetna World Cup between teams of the US and Australia was played in March in Hartford and was won by the US 6–1.

Overview

Schedule

The schedule of events on the 1976 WCT circuit, with player progression documented until the quarterfinals stage.

January

February

March

April

May

Standings

^* Qualified for the WCT Finals.

Notes

References

External links

ATP 1976 results archive
{{Men's tennis seasons World Championship Tennis circuit seasons World Championship Tennis