1980 Volvo Masters Explained

The 1980 Masters (also known as the 1980 Volvo Masters for sponsorship reasons)[1] was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts and held at the Madison Square Garden, in New York City, New York, United States from January 14 through January 18, 1981. It was the year-end championship of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix tour. First-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title and earned $100,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

See main article: 1980 Volvo Masters – Singles. Björn Borg defeated Ivan Lendl, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2.

Doubles

See main article: 1980 Volvo Masters – Doubles. Peter Fleming / John McEnroe defeated Peter McNamara / Paul McNamee 6–4, 6–3.

Prize money

EventWFSF5th–6th7th–8th
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $100,000$64,000$45,000$20,000$13,000

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Collins . Bud . Bud Collins . The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book . Year-End Championships . New Chapter Press . October 2010 . New York . 746 . 978-0-942257-70-0.