| Founded | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Ended | 1977 |
| Editions | 5 |
| Location | La Costa, CA, US |
| Venue | La Costa Country Club |
| Tour | WCT Tour (1973–1975) IPA (1976) Grand Prix circuit (1977) |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
The La Costa WCT was a men's professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the La Costa Country Club in La Costa, California, United States from 1973 to 1977. The event was initially part of the WCT Tour until 1976 when it became an International Players Association (IPA) event. The final edition in 1977 was part of the Grand Prix circuit.
Finals
Singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Colin Dibley | Stan Smith | 6–3, 7–6 |
| 1974 | John Newcombe | Stan Smith | 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 |
| 1975 | Rod Laver | Allan Stone | 6–2, 6–2 |
| 1976 | Ilie Năstase | Jimmy Connors | 4–6, 6–0, 6–1 |
| 1977 | Brian Gottfried | Marty Riessen | 6–3, 6–2 |
Doubles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Roy Emerson Rod Laver | Nikola Pilić Allan Stone | 6–7, 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1974 | Clark Graebner Charlie Pasarell | Roy Emerson Dennis Ralston | 6–4, 6–7, 7–5 |
| 1975 | Brian Gottfried Raúl Ramírez | Charlie Pasarell Roscoe Tanner | 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1976 | Marty Riessen Roscoe Tanner | Peter Fleming Gene Mayer | 7–6, 7–6 |
| 1977 | Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan | Ray Ruffels Allan Stone | 6–4, 6–2 |
Event names
- La Costa Invitational (1969–70)
- Michelob Pro–Celebrity Classic (1973–1975) [1]
- La Costa Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic (1976)
- La Costa International Tennis Classic (1977)
- WCT California Classic (1982)[2]
References
- ^ Daily Times-Advocate. February 21, 1974, p. 16.
- ^ Palm Desert Post. August 19, 1982, p. 4.