The 1980 Paris Open, also known that year as the Crocodile Open, was a Grand Prix tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 11th edition of the Paris Open (later known as the Paris Masters). It took place at the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from 27 October through 2 November 1980. Brian Gottfried won the singles title.[1]
See main article: 1980 Paris Open – Singles. 
Brian Gottfried defeated 
Adriano Panatta 4–6, 6–3, 6–1, 7–6
See main article: 1980 Paris Open – Doubles. Paolo Bertolucci / Adriano Panatta defeated Brian Gottfried / Raymond Moore 6–4, 6–4