The Grand Prix tennis circuit was a professional tennis tour for male players that existed from 1970 to 1989. It was the more prominent of two predecessors to the current tour for male players, the ATP Tour, the other being World Championship Tennis (WCT).
Read more about Grand Prix Tennis Circuit: Background, The Formation of The Grand Prix, ILTF—WCT Rivalry and The Association of Tennis Professionals, Integration and The End, Governance, Sponsors and Grand Prix Tour Names, Formation of The ATP Tour, Grand Prix Season End Rankings (Top 10) : 1970-1989
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