1980 Torneo Godó Explained

The 1980 Torneo Godó or Trofeo Conde de Godó was a men's tennis tournament that took place on outdoor clay courts at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the 28th edition of the tournament and was part of the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. It was held from 6 October through 12 October 1980. Second-seeded Ivan Lendl won the singles title. Björn Borg, winner in 1975 and 1977, withdrew two days before the start of the event due to a knee injury.[1]

This event also carried the joint denominations of the Campeonatos Internacionales de España or Spanish International Championships that was hosted at this venue and location, and was 13th edition to be held in Barcelona, and the 3rd edition of the Open Marlborough (for sponsorship reasons).[2]

Finals

Singles

Ivan Lendl defeated Guillermo Vilas 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 4–6, 6–1

Doubles

Steve Denton / Ivan Lendl defeated Pavel Složil / Balázs Taróczy 6–2, 6–7, 6–3

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1981. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020342. 104–105. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  2. Web site: XXVIII Trofeo Conde de Godó: Archivo Histórico . archivo.rctb1899.es . Reial Club de Tennis Barcelona 1899. . 24 May 2024 . Barcelona, Spain . 1980.