The Pepsi Grand Slam of Tennis was a men's

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tournament played as part of the Grand Prix circuit from 1976 to 1981. The tournament was played in

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, in 1976 and

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, from 1977 to 1981. It was held on outdoor

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s and featured a field of four players: winners of the semi-finals played in the final, while losers played a consolation match. The tournament's official name was the "Pepsi-Cola Grand Slam of Tennis". It was sponsored by

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, who also sponsored a "mobile tennis program" (youth instruction) and a worldwide junior tournament circuit.

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broadcast the matches as part of its tennis coverage.

Results

Singles champions

References

External links

ATP results archive

ITF search
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Results

Singles champions

See also

References

External links