| Details | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1978–1989 |
| Achievements (singles) | |
| Most tournament titles |  Ivan Lendl (29) |
| Most tournament finals | Ivan Lendl (44) |
The Grand Prix Super Series[1] of men's tennis tournaments was part of the Grand Prix and World Championship Tennis tours between 1978 and 1989, sometimes also referred to as the Super Grand Prix.[2][3][4] They were held annually throughout the year in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. These tournaments were the most prestigious and highest level events of the Grand Prix Tour after the majors and year-end championships.[5][6] [7][8]
When the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) became the sole governing body of men's tennis in 1990, all of the surviving tournaments of the Grand Prix were absorbed into the new ATP Tour.[9] The nine top events existing at that time are now known as ATP Tour Masters 1000 tournaments.
- ^ "Borg Faces Qualifying". 17 January 1982. The South East Missourian Newspaper. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ Lorge, Barry (27 January 1978). "Pro Tennis: Chaos Now 1st Concern". Washington Post. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Ed Hickey (22 July 1979). "Is Pro Tennis turning its back on an early supporter?". The New York Times. p. S2.
The ATP subsequently announced on March 15 a Super Grand Prix Tournament in Cincinnati to be held Aug. 20-26, the same dates as the United States pro tournament.
- ^ "World Championship Tennis (WCT) will not renew its contract". UPI. 9 April 1981.
Past participation required WCT to assume substantial responsibility for eight of 32 'Super' Grand Prix events.
- ^ Bonk, Thomas (14 January 1989). "L.A. Tennis Event to Lose Status on New Tour". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ Seppy, Tom. "Dells Format Will End Chaos in Pro Tennis Ranks". June 19, 1977. The Yorktown Vindicator News Paper. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Grand Prix Net Circuit Changes". The Lakeland Ledger. AP. January 25, 1976. p. 8C. Retrieved 17 April 2017 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Men's Circuit Consolidates". The Lakeland Ledger. AP. March 24, 1977. p. 4B. Retrieved 17 April 2017 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Calabria, Pat (16 Jan 1990). "COMMENTARY: Distance and Timing Play Roles in Decline of Australian Open". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California: newspapers.com. p. 175. Retrieved 7 February 2024.