1980 U.S. Pro Indoor Explained

The 1980 U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of World Championship Tennis (WCT) category of tournaments of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was played at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States and was held from January 21 through January 27, 1980. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title after a final that lasted three hours and 30 minutes and earned $40,000 first-prize money.[1] It was his fourth singles title at the tournament which equalled the record held by Rod Laver.[2]

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1980 U.S. Pro Indoor – Singles. Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 6–3, 2–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4

Doubles

See main article: 1980 U.S. Pro Indoor – Doubles. Peter Fleming / John McEnroe defeated Brian Gottfried / Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 7–6

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Notes and References

  1. News: Connors Defeats McEnroe In Bid To Become No. 1. Ocala Star-Banner. AP. January 28, 1980. 4B.
  2. Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1981. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020342. 174, 176. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).