Grand Prix Super Series Explained

Grand Prix Super Series
Duration:1978–1989
Most Tournament Titles: Ivan Lendl (29)
Most Tournament Finals: Ivan Lendl (44)

The Grand Prix Super Series[1] of men's tennis tournaments was part of the Grand Prix and World Championship Tennis tours between 1978 and 1989, sometimes also referred to as the Super Grand Prix.[2] [3] [4] They were held annually throughout the year in Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. These tournaments were the most prestigious and highest level events of the Grand Prix Tour after the majors and year-end championships.[5] [6] [7] [8]

When the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) became the sole governing body of men's tennis in 1990, all of the surviving tournaments of the Grand Prix were absorbed into the new ATP Tour.[9] The nine top events existing at that time are now known as ATP Tour Masters 1000 tournaments.

History

The Grand Prix tennis circuit was conceived from idea put forward by former World No. 1 player Jack Kramer, turned promoter in 1968. He proposed "a series of tournaments with a money bonus pool that would be split up on the basis of a cumulative point system." and to "encourage players to compete regularly in the series and qualify for a special championship tournament at the end of the tour season".[10] This system formed the basis of the men's professional game. The WCT founded by Lamar Hunt and David Dixon (1968) was merged into the Grand Prix Tour in 1978. The WCT withdrew from 1982 to 1984, and sued the Men's Tennis Council who organized the men's tennis tour.[11] A settlement resulted in WCT's reincorporation into the Grand Prix in 1985. After the Majors and Year-end Championships, these events were the highest in-terms of status at the time.[12]

Tournament finals

1978 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1978 Grand Prix circuit was the ninth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 84 tournaments which were held from January through December. The tournaments were graded in three main categories: 1) Grand Slam events 2) Super Series tournaments with prize money of at least $175,000 and 3) tournaments with prize money between $50,000 and $175,000. Both latter categories were subdivided in four prize money categories which determined the number of ranking points available. In addition the season-ending Masters tournament carried prize money of $400,000. There were 32 Super Series tournaments, including 8 WCT tournaments.[13] [14]

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Birmingham WCT Björn Borg Dick Stockton7–6, 7–5 Vitas Gerulaitis
Sandy Mayer
Frew McMillan
Dick Stockton
3–6, 6–1, 7–6
Philadelphia WCT Jimmy Connors Roscoe Tanner6–2, 6–4, 6–3 Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
Vitas Gerulaitis
Sandy Mayer
6–3, 6–4
Richmond WCT Vitas Gerulaitis John Newcombe7–5, 6–3 Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
Vitas Gerulaitis
Sandy Mayer
6–3, 7–5
St. Louis WCT Sandy Mayer Eddie Dibbs7–6, 6–4 Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
Wojciech Fibak
Tom Okker
6–3, 6–2
Palm Springs Roscoe Tanner Raúl Ramírez6–1, 7–6 Raymond Moore
Roscoe Tanner
Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
6–4, 6–4
Memphis Jimmy Connors Tim Gullikson7–6, 6–3 Raúl Ramírez
Brian Gottfried
Phil Dent
John Newcombe
3–6, 7–6, 6–2
Milan WCT Björn Borg Vitas Gerulaitis6–3, 6–3 Víctor Pecci
Wojciech Fibak
José Higueras
Raúl Ramírez
5–7, 7–6, 7–6
Rotterdam WCT Jimmy Connors Raúl Ramírez7–5, 7–5 Raúl Ramírez
Fred McNair
Bob Lutz
Stan Smith
6–2, 6–3
Monte Carlo WCT Raúl Ramírez Tomáš Šmíd6–3, 6–3, 6–4 Tomáš Šmíd
Peter Fleming
Jaime Fillol
Ilie Năstase
6–4, 7–5
Houston WCT[15] Brian Gottfried Ilie Năstase3–6, 6–2, 6–1 Tom Okker
Wojciech Fibak
Tom Leonard
Mike Machette
7–5, 7–5
Las Vegas Harold Solomon Corrado Barazzutti6–1, 3–0 (retired) Álvaro Fillol
Jaime Fillol
Bob Hewitt
Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 7–6
Hamburg Guillermo Vilas Wojciech Fibak6–2, 6–4, 6–2 Wojciech Fibak
Tom Okker
Antonio Muñoz
Víctor Pecci
6–2, 6–4
Rome Björn Borg Adriano Panatta1–6, 6–3, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3 Víctor Pecci
Belus Prajoux
Jan Kodeš
Tomáš Šmíd
6–7, 7–6, 6–1
Washington Jimmy Connors Eddie Dibbs7–5, 7–5 Arthur Ashe
Bob Hewitt
Fred McNair
Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 6–3
Louisville[16] Harold Solomon John Alexander6–2, 6–2 Víctor Pecci
Wojciech Fibak
Victor Amaya
John James
6–4, 6–7, 6–4
North Conway Eddie Dibbs John Alexander6–4, 6–4 Van Winitsky
Robin Drysdale
Mike Fishbach
Bernard Mitton
4–6, 7–6, 6–3
Indianapolis Jimmy Connors José Higueras7–5, 6–1 Hank Pfister
Gene Mayer
Jeff Borowiak
Chris Lewis
6–3, 6–1
Toronto Eddie Dibbs José Luis Clerc6–7, 6–4, 6–1 Wojciech Fibak
Tom Okker
Colin Dowdeswell
Heinz Günthardt
6–3, 7–6
Boston Manuel Orantes Harold Solomon6–4, 6–3 Balázs Taróczy
Víctor Pecci
Heinz Günthardt
Van Winitsky
6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Los Angeles Arthur Ashe Brian Gottfried6–2, 6–4 Phil Dent
John Alexander
Fred McNair
Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 7–6
San Francisco John McEnroe Dick Stockton2–6, 7–6, 6–2 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Bob Lutz
Stan Smith
5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Barcelona Balázs Taróczy Ilie Năstase1–6, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3 Hans Gildemeister
Željko Franulović
Jean-Louis Haillet
Gilles Moretton
6–1, 6–4
Sydney Jimmy Connors Geoff Masters6–0, 6–0, 6–4 Tony Roche
John Newcombe
Mark Edmondson
John Marks
6–4, 6–3
Tokyo Björn Borg Brian Teacher6–3, 6–4 Ross Case
Geoff Masters
Pat DuPré
Tom Gorman
6–3, 6–4
Stockholm John McEnroe Tim Gullikson6–2, 6–2 Tom Okker
Wojciech Fibak
Stan Smith
Bob Lutz
6–3, 6–2
London John McEnroe Tim Gullikson6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 6–2 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
7–6, 4–6, 6–4
Buenos Aires José Luis Clerc Víctor Pecci6–4, 6–4 Chris Lewis
Van Winitsky
José Luis Clerc
Belus Prajoux
6–4, 3–6, 6–0
Johannesburg Tim Gullikson Harold Solomon2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 Raymond Moore
Peter Fleming
Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
6–3, 7–6

1979 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1979 Grand Prix circuit was the tenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 91 tournaments which were held from January through December. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia Jimmy Connors Arthur Ashe6–3, 6–4, 6–1 Wojciech Fibak
Tom Okker
Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
6–4, 6–3
Monte Carlo Björn Borg Vitas Gerulaitis6–2, 6–1, 6–3 Ilie Năstase
Raúl Ramírez
Víctor Pecci
Balázs Taróczy
6–3, 6–4
Las Vegas Björn Borg Jimmy Connors6–3, 6–2 Marty Riessen
Sherwood Stewart
Adriano Panatta
Raúl Ramírez
4–6, 6–4, 7–6
HamburgJosé Higueras Harold Solomon3–6, 6–1, 6–4, 6–1 Jan Kodeš
Tomáš Šmíd
Mark Edmondson
John Marks
6–3, 6–1, 7–6
Rome Vitas Gerulaitis Guillermo Vilas6–7, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–2 Peter Fleming
Tomáš Šmíd
José Luis Clerc
Ilie Năstase
4–6, 6–1, 7–5
Toronto Björn Borg John McEnroe6–3, 6–3 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Heinz Günthardt
Bob Hewitt
6–7, 7–6, 6–1
Tokyo Björn Borg Jimmy Connors6–2, 6–2 Marty Riessen
Sherwood Stewart
Mike Cahill
Terry Moor
6–4, 7–6
Stockholm John McEnroe Gene Mayer6–7, 6–3, 6–3 John McEnroe
Peter Fleming
Tom Okker
Wojciech Fibak
6–4, 6–4
London John McEnroe Harold Solomon6–3, 6–4, 7–5 John McEnroe
Peter Fleming
Tomáš Šmíd
Stan Smith
6–3, 6–2

1980 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1980 Grand Prix circuit was the eleventh edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 83 tournaments which were held from January 80 through January 81. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Regular Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia WCT Jimmy Connors John McEnroe6–3, 2–6, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez
7–6, 4–6, 6–3
Monte Carlo Björn Borg Guillermo Vilas6–1, 6–0, 6–2 Paolo Bertolucci
Adriano Panatta
Vitas Gerulaitis
John McEnroe
6–2, 5–7, 6–4
Las Vegas Björn Borg Harold Solomon6–3, 6–1 Robert Lutz
Stan Smith
Wojciech Fibak
Gene Mayer
6–2, 7–5
Hamburg Harold Solomon Guillermo Vilas6–7, 6–2, 6–4, 2–6, 6–3 Hans Gildemeister
Andrés Gómez
Reinhart Probst
Max Wünschig
6–3, 6–4
Rome Guillermo Vilas Yannick Noah6–0, 6–4, 6–4 Mark Edmondson
Kim Warwick
Balázs Taróczy
Eliot Teltscher
7–6, 7–6
Toronto Ivan Lendl Björn Borg4–6, 5–4 (retired) Bruce Manson
Brian Teacher
Heinz Günthardt
Sandy Mayer
6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Tokyo Jimmy Connors Tim Gullikson6–1, 6–2 Victor Amaya
Hank Pfister
Marty Riessen
Sherwood Stewart
6–3, 3–6, 7–6
Stockholm[17] Björn Borg John McEnroe6–3, 6–4 Heinz Günthardt
Paul McNamee
Stan Smith
Bob Lutz (tennis)
6–7, 6–3, 6–2
London John McEnroe Gene Mayer6–4, 6–4, 6–3 John McEnroe
Peter Fleming
Bill Scanlon
Eliot Teltscher
7–5, 6–3

1981 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1981 Grand Prix circuit was the twelfth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 89 tournaments which were held from January 1981 through January 1982. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Regular Series. The Super Series consisted of 28 tournaments with prize money of at least $175,000 (excluding Grand Slams).

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Monterrey WCT Johan Kriek Vitas Gerulaitis7–6, 3–6, 7–6 Kevin Curren
Steve Denton
Johan Kriek
Russell Simpson
7–6, 6–3
Philadelphia Roscoe Tanner Wojciech Fibak6–2, 7–6, 7–5 Marty Riessen
Sherwood Stewart
Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez
6–4, 6–4
Richmond WCT Yannick Noah Ivan Lendl6–1, 3–1 (retired) Tim Gullikson
Bernard Mitton
Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez
3–6, 6–2, 6–3
La Quinta Jimmy Connors Ivan Lendl6–3, 7–6 Bruce Manson
Brian Teacher
Terry Moor
Eliot Teltscher
7–6, 6–2
Memphis Gene Mayer Roscoe Tanner6–2, 6–4 Sandy Mayer
Gene Mayer
Mike Cahill
Tom Gullikson
7–6, 6–7, 7–6
Brussels WCT Jimmy Connors Brian Gottfried6–2, 6–4, 6–3 Frew McMillan
Sandy Mayer
Kevin Curren
Steve Denton
4–6, 6–3, 6–3
Rotterdam WCT Jimmy Connors Gene Mayer6–1, 2–6, 6–2 Fritz Buehning
Ferdi Taygan
Gene Mayer
Sandy Mayer
7–6, 1–6, 6–4
Milan WCT John McEnroe Björn Borg7–6(7–2), 6–4 Raúl Ramírez
Brian Gottfried
John McEnroe
Peter Rennert
7–6, 6–3
Monte CarloNo Champion Jimmy Connors
Guillermo Vilas
5–5
(unfinished due to rain)
Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
Pavel Složil
Tomáš Šmíd
6–3, 6–3
Las Vegas Ivan Lendl Harold Solomon6–4, 6–2 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Tracy Delatte
Trey Waltke
6–3, 7–6
Hamburg Peter McNamara Jimmy Connors7–6, 6–1, 4–6, 6–4 Hans Gildemeister
Andrés Gómez
Peter McNamara
Paul McNamee
6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Rome José Luis Clerc Víctor Pecci6–3, 6–4, 6–0 Hans Gildemeister
Andrés Gómez
Bruce Manson
Tomáš Šmíd
7–5, 6–2
North Conway José Luis Clerc Guillermo Vilas6–3, 6–2 Peter McNamara
Heinz Günthardt
Pavel Složil
Ferdi Taygan
7–5, 6–4
Indianapolis José Luis Clerc Ivan Lendl4–6, 6–4, 6–2 Steve Denton
Kevin Curren
Raúl Ramírez
Van Winitsky
6–3, 5–7, 7–5
Montreal Ivan Lendl Eliot Teltscher6–3, 6–2 Raúl Ramírez
Ferdi Taygan
Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
2–6, 7–6, 6–4
Cincinnati John McEnroe Chris Lewis6–3, 6–4 John McEnroe
Ferdi Taygan
Bob Lutz
Stan Smith
7–6, 6–3
Sydney John McEnroe Roscoe Tanner6–4, 7–5, 6–2 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Sherwood Stewart
Ferdi Taygan
6–7, 7–6, 6–1
Tokyo Vincent Van Patten Mark Edmondson6–2, 3–6, 6–3 Victor Amaya
Hank Pfister
Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
6–4, 6–2
Stockholm Gene Mayer Sandy Mayer6–4, 6–2 Steve Denton
Kevin Curren
Sherwood Stewart
Ferdi Taygan
6–7, 6–4, 6–0
London Jimmy Connors John McEnroe3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 Ferdi Taygan
Sherwood Stewart
John McEnroe
Peter Fleming
7–5, 6–7, 6–4
Buenos Aires Ivan Lendl Guillermo Vilas6–2, 6–2 João Soares
Marcos Hocevar
Jaime Fillol
Álvaro Fillol
7–6, 6–7, 6–4
Johannesburg Vitas Gerulaitis Jeff Borowiak6–4, 7–6, 6–1 John Yuill
Terry Moor
Fritz Buehning
Russell Simpson
6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 6–7, 12–10

1982 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1982 Grand Prix circuit was the thirteenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 70 tournaments which were held from January 82 through January 83. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Regular Series. The Super Series consisted of 29 tournaments.[18]

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia John McEnroe Jimmy Connors6–3, 6–3, 6–1 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Sherwood Stewart
Ferdi Taygan
7–6, 6–4
Memphis Johan Kriek John McEnroe6–3, 3–6, 6–4 Kevin Curren
Steve Denton
Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
7–6, 4–6, 6–2
La Quinta Yannick Noah Ivan Lendl6–3, 2–6, 7–5 Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez
John Lloyd
Dick Stockton
6–4, 3–6, 6–2
Monterrey Jimmy Connors Johan Kriek6–2, 3–6, 6–3 Hank Pfister
Victor Amaya
Tracy Delatte
Mel Purcell
6–3, 6–7, 6–3
Brussels Vitas Gerulaitis Mats Wilander4–6, 7–6, 6–2 Sherwood Stewart
Pavel Složil
Tracy Delatte
Chris Dunk
6–4, 6–7, 7–5
Rotterdam Guillermo Vilas Jimmy Connors0–6, 6–2, 6–4 Sherwood Stewart
Mark Edmondson
Fritz Buehning
Kevin Curren
7–5, 6-2
Milan Guillermo Vilas Jimmy Connors6–3, 6–3 Peter McNamara
Heinz Günthardt
Mark Edmondson
Sherwood Stewart
7–6, 7–6
Frankfurt Ivan Lendl Peter McNamara6–2, 6–2 Mark Edmondson
Steve Denton
Tony Giammalva
Tim Mayotte
6–7, 6–3, 6–3
Monte Carlo Guillermo Vilas Ivan Lendl6–1, 7–6, 6–3 Peter McNamara
Paul McNamee
Mark Edmondson
Sherwood Stewart
6–7, 7–6, 6–3
Los Angeles Jimmy Connors Mel Purcell6–2, 6–1 Ferdi Taygan
Sherwood Stewart
Bruce Manson
Brian Teacher
6–1, 6–7, 6–3
Las Vegas Jimmy Connors Gene Mayer5–2 (retired) Ferdi Taygan
Sherwood Stewart
Carlos Kirmayr
Van Winitsky
7–6, 6–4
Madrid Guillermo Vilas Ivan Lendl6–7, 4–6, 6–0, 6–3, 6–3 Tomáš Šmíd
Pavel Složil
Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
6–1, 3–6, 9–7
Hamburg José Higueras Peter McNamara4–6, 6–7, 7–6, 6–3, 7–6Pavel Složil
Tomáš Šmíd
Anders Järryd
Hans Simonsson
6–4, 6–3
Rome Andrés Gómez Eliot Teltscher6–2, 6–3, 6–2 Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
Wojciech Fibak
John Fitzgerald
6–4, 4–6, 6–3
Boston Guillermo Vilas Mel Purcell6–4, 6–0 Craig Wittus
Steve Meister
Freddie Sauer
Schalk van der Merwe
6–2, 6–3
Washington, D.C. Ivan Lendl Jimmy Arias6–3, 6–3 Van Winitsky
Raúl Ramírez
Hans Gildemeister
Andrés Gómez
7–5, 7–6
North Conway Ivan Lendl José Higueras6–3, 6–2 Ferdi Taygan
Sherwood Stewart
Pablo Arraya
Eric Fromm
6–2, 7–6
Indianapolis José Higueras Jimmy Arias7–5, 5–7, 6–3 Ferdi Taygan
Sherwood Stewart
Robbie Venter
Blaine Willenborg
6–4, 7–5
Toronto Vitas Gerulaitis Ivan Lendl4–6, 6–1, 6–3Steve Denton
Mark Edmondson
Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
6–7, 7–5, 6–2
Cincinnati Ivan Lendl Steve Denton6–2, 7–6 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Steve Denton
Mark Edmondson
6–2, 6–3
SawgrassN/A (Doubles event) Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez
Mark Edmondson
Kim Warwick
walkover
Los Angeles WCT[19] Ivan Lendl Kevin Curren7–6, 7–5, 6–1 Hank Pfister
Kevin Curren
Andy Andrews
Drew Gitlin
4–6, 6–2, 7–5
San Francisco John McEnroe Jimmy Connors6–1, 6–3 Brian Teacher
Fritz Buehning
Marty Davis
Chris Dunk
6–7, 6–2, 7–5
Barcelona Mats Wilander Guillermo Vilas6–3, 6–4, 6–3 Hans Simonsson
Anders Järryd
Carlos Kirmayr
Cássio Motta
6–3, 6–2
Sydney John McEnroe Gene Mayer6–4, 6–1, 6–4 John McEnroe
Peter Rennert
Steve Denton
Mark Edmondson
6–3, 7–6
Stockholm Henri Leconte Mats Wilander7–6, 6–3 Sherwood Stewart
Ferdi Taygan
7–6, 6–7, 6–4
Tokyo John McEnroe Peter McNamara7–6, 7–5 Tim Gullikson
Tom Gullikson
John McEnroe
Peter Rennert
6–4, 3–6, 7–6
London John McEnroe Brian Gottfried6–3, 6–2, 6–4 John McEnroe
Peter Fleming
Heinz Günthardt
Tomáš Šmíd
7–6, 6–4
Johannesburg Vitas Gerulaitis Guillermo Vilas7–6, 6–2, 4–6, 7–6 Brian Gottfried
Frew McMillan
Schlomo Glickstein
Andrew Pattison
6–2, 6–2

1983 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1983 Grand Prix circuit was the fourteenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 70 tournaments which were held from January 83 through January 84. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Regular Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia John McEnroe Ivan Lendl4–6, 7–6, 6–4, 6–3 Kevin Curren
Steve Denton
Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
4–6, 7–6, 7–6
La Quinta José Higueras Eliot Teltscher6–4, 6–2 Brian Gottfried
Raúl Ramírez
Tian Viljoen
Danie Visser
6–3, 6–3
Monte Carlo Mats Wilander Mel Purcell6–1, 6–2, 6–3 Balázs Taróczy
Heinz Günthardt
Henri Leconte
Yannick Noah
6–2, 6–4
Forest Hills WCT John McEnroe Vitas Gerulaitis6–3, 7–5 Tracy Delatte
Johan Kriek
Kevin Curren
Steve Denton
6–7, 7–5, 6–3
Hamburg Yannick Noah José Higueras3–6, 7–5, 6–2, 6–0 Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
Mark Edmondson
Brian Gottfried
6–1, 6–0
Rome Jimmy Arias José Higueras6–2, 6–7, 6–1, 6–4 Francisco González
Víctor Pecci
Jan Gunnarsson
Mike Leach
6–2, 6–7, 6–4
Montreal Ivan Lendl Anders Järryd6–2, 6–2 Sandy Mayer
Ferdi Taygan
Tim Gullikson
Tom Gullikson
6–3, 6–4
Cincinnati Mats Wilander John McEnroe6–4, 6–4 Victor Amaya
Tim Gullikson
Carlos Kirmayr
Cássio Motta
6–4, 6–3
Tokyo Ivan Lendl Scott Davis3–6, 6–3, 6–4 Mark Edmondson
Sherwood Stewart
Steve Denton
John Fitzgerald
6–1, 6–4
London John McEnroe Jimmy Connors7–5, 6–2, 6–1 John McEnroe
Peter Fleming
Steve Denton
Sherwood Stewart
6–3, 6–4

1984 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1984 Grand Prix circuit was the fifteenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 68 tournaments which were held from January 84 through January 85. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Open Week Series and Regular Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia John McEnroe Ivan Lendl6–3, 3–6, 6–3, 7–6 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Henri Leconte
Yannick Noah
6–2, 6–3
La Quinta Jimmy Connors Yannick Noah6–2, 6–7, 6–3 Bernard Mitton
Butch Walts
Scott Davis
Ferdi Taygan
5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Madrid John McEnroe Tomáš Šmíd6–0, 6–4 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
Fritz Buehning
Ferdi Taygan
6–3, 6–3
Monte Carlo Henrik Sundström Mats Wilander6–3, 7–5, 6–2 Mark Edmondson
Sherwood Stewart
Jan Gunnarsson
Mats Wilander
6–2, 6–1
Forest Hills WCT John McEnroe Ivan Lendl6–4, 6–2 David Dowlen
Nduka Odizor
Ernie Fernández
David Pate
7–6, 7–5
Hamburg Juan Aguilera Henrik Sundström6–4, 2–6, 2–6, 6–4, 6–4 Stefan Edberg
Anders Järryd
Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
6–4, 6–3
Rome Andrés Gómez Aaron Krickstein2–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–2 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
John Alexander
Mike Leach
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Toronto John McEnroe Vitas Gerulaitis6–0, 6–3 Peter Fleming
John McEnroe
John Fitzgerald
Kim Warwick
6–4, 6–2
Cincinnati Mats Wilander Anders Järryd7–6, 6–3 Francisco González
Matt Mitchell
Sandy Mayer
Balázs Taróczy
4–6, 6–3, 7–6
Tokyo Jimmy Connors Ivan Lendl6–4, 3–6, 6–0 Tony Giammalva
Sammy Giammalva
Mark Edmondson
Sherwood Stewart
7–6, 6–4
Stockholm John McEnroe Mats Wilander6–2, 3–6, 6–2 Henri Leconte
Tomáš Šmíd
Vijay Amritraj
Ilie Năstase
7–5, 7–5

1985 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1985 Grand Prix circuit was the sixteenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 71 tournaments which were held from January 85 through January 86. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Open Week Series and Regular Series. There were 32 Super Series tournaments.[20]

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia John McEnroe Miloslav Mečíř6–3, 7–6, 6–1 Joakim Nyström
Mats Wilander
Wojciech Fibak
Sandy Mayer
7–6, 7–6
Miami Tim Mayotte4–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4 Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
Sherwood Stewart
Kim Warwick
7–5, 7–5, 6–4
Monte Carlo Ivan Lendl Mats Wilander6–1, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 Pavel Složil
Tomáš Šmíd
Shlomo Glickstein
Shahar Perkiss
6–2, 6–3
Hamburg Miloslav Mečíř Henrik Sundström6–4, 6–1, 6–4 Hans Gildemeister
Andrés Gómez
Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
6–4, 6–3
Forest Hills WCT Ivan Lendl John McEnroe6–3, 6–3 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
Givaldo Barbosa
Ivan Kley
7–5, 6–2
Rome Yannick Noah Miloslav Mečíř6–4, 3–6, 6–2, 7–6 Anders Järryd
Mats Wilander
Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Montreal John McEnroe Ivan Lendl7–5, 6–3 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
Stefan Edberg
Anders Järryd
7–5, 7–6
Cincinnati Boris Becker Mats Wilander6–4, 6–2 Stefan Edberg
Anders Järryd
Joakim Nyström
Mats Wilander
4–6, 6–2, 6–3
Los Angeles Paul Annacone Stefan Edberg7–6(7–5), 6–7(8–10), 7–6(7–4) Scott Davis
Robert Van't Hof
Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
6–3, 7–6
Tokyo Ivan Lendl Mats Wilander6–0, 6–4 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
Scott Davis
David Pate
4–6, 6–3, 7–6
Stockholm John McEnroe Anders Järryd6–1, 6–2 Guy Forget
Andrés Gómez
Mike De Palmer
Gary Donnelly
6–3, 6–4

1986 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1986 Grand Prix circuit was the seventeenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 70 tournaments which were held from January through December. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Open Week Series and Regular Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Philadelphia Ivan Lendl Tim Mayottewalkover Scott Davis
David Pate
Stefan Edberg
Anders Järryd
6–4, 6–7, 6–3
Miami Ivan Lendl Mats Wilander3–6, 6–1, 7–6, 6–4 Brad Gilbert
Vince Van Patten
Stefan Edberg
Anders Järryd
walkover
Monte Carlo Joakim Nyström Yannick Noah6–3, 6–2 Guy Forget
Yannick Noah
Joakim Nyström
Mats Wilander
6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Rome Ivan Lendl Emilio Sánchez7–5, 4–6, 6–1, 6–1 Guy Forget
Yannick Noah
Mark Edmondson
Sherwood Stewart
7–6, 6–2
Toronto Boris Becker Stefan Edberg6–4, 3–6, 6–3 Chip Hooper
Mike Leach
Boris Becker
Slobodan Živojinović
6–7, 6–3, 6–3
Cincinnati Mats Wilander Jimmy Connors6–4, 6–1 Mark Kratzmann
Kim Warwick
Christo Steyn
Danie Visser
6–3, 6–4.
Hamburg Henri Leconte Miloslav Mečíř6–2, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2 Emilio Sánchez
Sergio Casal
Boris Becker
Eric Jelen
6–1, 7–5
Tokyo Boris Becker Stefan Edberg7–6, 6–1 Gary Donnelly
Mike De Palmer
Andrés Gómez
Ivan Lendl
6–3, 7–5
Stockholm Stefan Edberg Mats Wilander6–2, 6–1, 6–1 Sherwood Stewart
Kim Warwick
Pat Cash
Slobodan Živojinović
4–6, 6–1, 7–5

1987 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1987 Grand Prix circuit was the eighteenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 77 tournaments which were held from December 87 through December 88. The tournaments were graded in one of twelve categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Open Week Series and Regular Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Indian Wells Boris Becker Stefan Edberg6–4, 6–4, 7–5 Guy Forget
Yannick Noah
Boris Becker
Eric Jelen
5–7, 7–6, 7–5
Miami Miloslav Mečíř Ivan Lendl7–5, 6–2, 7–5 Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
6–2, 6–4, 6–4
Monte Carlo Mats Wilander Jimmy Arias4–6, 7–5, 6–1, 6–3 Hans Gildemeister
Andrés Gómez
Mansour Bahrami
Michael Mortensen
6–2, 6–4
Hamburg Ivan Lendl Miloslav Mečíř6–1, 6–3, 6–3 Miloslav Mečíř
Tomáš Šmíd
Claudio Mezzadri
Jim Pugh
6–1, 6–2
Rome Mats Wilander Martín Jaite6–3, 6–4, 6–4 Guy Forget
Yannick Noah
Miloslav Mečíř
Tomáš Šmíd
6–2, 6–7, 6–3
Montreal Ivan Lendl Stefan Edberg6–4, 7–6 Pat Cash
Stefan Edberg
Peter Doohan
Laurie Warder
6–7, 6–3, 6–4
Cincinnati Stefan Edberg Boris Becker6–4, 6–1 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
John Fitzgerald
Steve Denton
7–5, 6–3
Tokyo Stefan Edberg Ivan Lendl6–7, 6–4, 6–4 Broderick Dyke
Tom Nijssen
Sammy Giammalva
Jim Grabb
6–3, 6–2
Stockholm Stefan Edberg Jonas Svensson7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 Stefan Edberg
Anders Järryd
Jim Grabb
Jim Pugh
6–2, 3–6, 6–1

1988 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1988 Grand Prix circuit was the nineteenth edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 77 tournaments which were held from January through December. The tournaments were graded in one of six categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Olympic Games, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Open Week Series and Regular Series.

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Rotterdam Stefan Edberg Miloslav Mečíř7–6, 6–2 Patrik Kühnen
Tore Meinecke
Magnus Gustafsson
Diego Nargiso
7–6, 7–6
Milan Yannick Noah Jimmy Connors4–4 (retired) Boris Becker
Eric Jelen
Miloslav Mečíř
Tim Wilkison
6–3, 6–3
Memphis Andre Agassi Mikael Pernfors6–4, 6–4, 7–5 Kevin Curren
David Pate
Peter Lundgren
Mikael Pernfors
6–3, 7–5
Philadelphia Tim Mayotte John Fitzgerald4–6, 6–2, 6–2, 6–3 Kelly Evernden
Johan Kriek
Kevin Curren
Danie Visser
6–4, 6–3
Indian Wells Boris Becker Emilio Sánchez7–5, 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 Boris Becker
Guy Forget
Jorge Lozano
Todd Witsken
6–3, 6–3
Miami Mats Wilander Jimmy Connors6–4, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4 John Fitzgerald
Anders Järryd
Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
7–6, 6–1, 7–5
Monte Carlo Ivan Lendl Martín Jaite5–7, 6–4, 7–5, 6–3 Sergio Casal
Emilio Sánchez
Henri Leconte
Ivan Lendl
6–7, 6–4, 7–6
Hamburg Kent Carlsson Henri Leconte6–2, 6–1, 6–4 Darren Cahill
Laurie Warder
Rick Leach
Jim Pugh
6–0, 5–7, 6–4
Rome Ivan Lendl Guillermo Pérez Roldán2–6, 6–4, 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 Jorge Lozano
Todd Witsken
Anders Järryd
Tomáš Šmíd
6–3, 6–3
Toronto Ivan Lendl Kevin Curren7–6, 6–2 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
Andrew Castle
Tim Wilkison
7–6(7–3), 6–3
Cincinnati Mats Wilander Stefan Edberg3–6, 7–6, 7–6 Rick Leach
Jim Pugh
Jim Grabb
Patrick McEnroe
6–2, 6–4
Tokyo Boris Becker John Fitzgerald7–6, 6–4 Andrés Gómez
Slobodan Živojinović
Boris Becker
Eric Jelen
7–5, 5–7, 6–3
Stockholm Boris Becker Peter Lundgren6–4, 6–1, 6–1 Kevin Curren
Jim Grabb
Paul Annacone
John Fitzgerald
7–5, 7–5

1989 Grand Prix – Super Series

The 1989 Grand Prix circuit was the nineteenth and final edition of the Grand Prix circuit and consisted of 73 tournaments which were held from January through December. The tournaments were graded in one of five categories which determined the number of ranking points available: Grand Slam events, comprising four Grand Slam tournaments, Grand Prix Masters, Super Series, Open Week Series and Regular Series. There were 30 Super Series tournaments.[21]

TournamentSinglesDoubles
WinnerRunner-upScoreWinnerRunner-upScore
Rotterdam Jakob Hlasek Anders Järryd6–1, 7–5 Miloslav Mečíř
Milan Šrejber
Jan Gunnarsson
Magnus Gustafsson
7–6, 6–0
Memphis Brad Gilbert Johan Kriek6–2, 6–2 (retired) Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
Scott Davis
Tim Wilkison
6–4, 6–2
Milan Boris Becker Alexander Volkov6–1, 6–2 Jakob Hlasek
John McEnroe
Heinz Günthardt
Balázs Taróczy
6–3, 6–4
Philadelphia Boris Becker Tim Mayotte7–6, 6–1, 6–3 Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
Rick Leach
Jim Pugh
6–3, 7–5
Scottsdale Ivan Lendl Stefan Edberg6–2 6–3 Rick Leach
Jim Pugh
Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
6–7, 6–3, 6–2, 2–6, 6–4
Indian Wells Miloslav Mečíř Yannick Noah3–6, 2–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–3 Boris Becker
Jakob Hlasek
Kevin Curren
David Pate
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Miami Ivan Lendl Thomas Musterwalkover Jakob Hlasek
Anders Järryd
Jim Grabb
Patrick McEnroe
6–3, (retired)
Tokyo Stefan Edberg Ivan Lendl6–3, 2–6, 6–4 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
Kevin Curren
David Pate
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Monte Carlo Alberto Mancini Boris Becker7–5, 2–6, 7–5, 7–6 Tomáš Šmíd
Mark Woodforde
Paolo Canè
Diego Nargiso
1–6, 6–4, 6–2
New York Ivan Lendl Jaime Yzaga6–2, 6–1 Rick Leach
Jim Pugh
Jim Courier
Pete Sampras
6–4, 6–2
Hamburg Ivan Lendl Horst Skoff6–4, 6–1, 6–3 Emilio Sánchez
Javier Sánchez
Boris Becker
Eric Jelen
6–4, 6–7, 7–6
Rome Alberto Mancini Andre Agassi6–3, 4–6, 2–6, 7–6, 6–1 Jim Courier
Pete Sampras
Danilo Marcelino
Mauro Menezes
6–4, 6–3
Boston Andrés Gómez Mats Wilander6–1, 6–4 Andrés Gómez
Alberto Mancini
Todd Nelson
Phillip Williamson
3–6, 6–3, 6–4
Washington, D.C. Tim Mayotte Brad Gilbert3–6, 6–4, 7–5 Neil Broad
Gary Muller
Jim Grabb
Patrick McEnroe
6–7, 7–6, 6–4
Stratton Mountain Brad Gilbert Jim Pugh7–5, 6–0 Mark Kratzmann
Wally Masur
Pieter Aldrich
Danie Visser
6–3, 4–6, 7–6
Indianapolis John McEnroe Jay Berger6–4, 4–6, 6–4 Pieter Aldrich
Danie Visser
Peter Doohan
Laurie Warder
7–5, 7–6
Montreal Ivan Lendl John McEnroe6–1, 6–3 Kelly Evernden
Todd Witsken
Charles Beckman
Shelby Cannon
6–3, 6–3
Cincinnati Brad Gilbert Stefan Edberg6–4, 2–6, 7–6 Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
Pieter Aldrich
Danie Visser
6–4, 6–4
Barcelona Andrés Gómez Horst Skoff6–4, 2–6, 7–6 Gustavo Luza
Christian Miniussi
Sergio Casal
Tomáš Šmíd
7–6, 5–7, 6–3
Los Angeles Aaron Krickstein Michael Chang2–6, 6–4, 6–2 Marty Davis
Tim Pawsat
John Fitzgerald
Anders Järryd
7–5, 7–6
San Francisco Brad Gilbert Anders Järryd7–5, 6–2 Pieter Aldrich
Danie Visser
Paul Annacone
Christo van Rensburg
6–4, 6–3
Orlando Andre Agassi Brad Gilbert6–2, 6–1 Scott Davis
Tim Pawsat
Ken Flach
Robert Seguso
7–5, 5–7, 6–4
Sydney Ivan Lendl Lars-Anders Wahlgren6–2, 6–2, 6–1 David Pate
Scott Warner
Darren Cahill
Mark Kratzmann
6–3, 6–7, 7–5
Tokyo Aaron Krickstein Carl-Uwe Steeb6–2, 6–2 Kevin Curren
David Pate
Andrés Gómez
Slobodan Živojinović
4–6, 6–3, 7–6
Paris Boris Becker Stefan Edberg6–4, 6–3, 6–3 John Fitzgerald
Anders Järryd
Jakob Hlasek
Éric Winogradsky
7–6, 6–4
Stockholm Ivan Lendl Magnus Gustafsson7–5, 6–0, 6–3 Jorge Lozano
Todd Witsken
Rick Leach
Jim Pugh
6–3, 5–7, 6–3
London Michael Chang Guy Forget6–2, 6–1, 6–1 Jakob Hlasek
John McEnroe
Jeremy Bates
Kevin Curren
6–1, 7–6
Johannesburg Christo van Rensburg Paul Chamberlin6–4, 7–6, 6–3 Luke Jensen
Richey Reneberg
Kelly Jones
Joey Rive
6–0, 6–4

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Notes and References

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  2. News: Lorge . Barry . Pro Tennis: Chaos Now 1st Concern . 7 February 2024 . Washington Post . 27 January 1978.
  3. News: Ed Hickey . Is Pro Tennis turning its back on an early supporter? . The New York Times . 22 July 1979 . S2 . The ATP subsequently announced on March 15 a Super Grand Prix Tournament in Cincinnati to be held Aug. 20-26, the same dates as the United States pro tournament..
  4. Web site: World Championship Tennis (WCT) will not renew its contract. . UPI . 9 April 1981 . Past participation required WCT to assume substantial responsibility for eight of 32 'Super' Grand Prix events..
  5. Web site: Bonk . Thomas . L.A. Tennis Event to Lose Status on New Tour . 3 August 2015 . Los Angeles Times. 14 January 1989 .
  6. Web site: Seppy. Tom. Dells Format Will End Chaos in Pro Tennis Ranks. June 19, 1977. The Yorktown Vindicator News Paper. 14 August 2014.
  7. News: Grand Prix Net Circuit Changes. January 25, 1976 . 8C. The Lakeland Ledger. AP. 17 April 2017. Assco. Google News Archive.
  8. News: Men's Circuit Consolidates. March 24, 1977. The Lakeland Ledger. AP. 4B. 17 April 2017. Google News Archive.
  9. News: Calabria . Pat . COMMENTARY: Distance and Timing Play Roles in Decline of Australian Open . 7 February 2024 . . newspapers.com . 16 Jan 1990 . Los Angeles, California . 175 . en.
  10. Book: The Game : My 40 Years in Tennis. 1981. Deutsch. London. 0233973079. 275–276. Jack Kramer with Frank Deford.
  11. Web site: History. www.itftennis.com. International Tennis Federation (ITF).
  12. Web site: Bodo . Peter . Majorcan Roulette . 2022-03-24.
  13. Book: World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. 1979. Macdonald and Jane's. London. 978-0354090681. 26–29. John Barrett.
  14. News: Barry Lorge. Peace Still Eludes Men's Pro Tennis. Washington Post. April 13, 1978.
  15. Web site: 1978 Houston WCT . 24 March 2022 . atptour.com.
  16. Web site: 1978 Louisville draws . 24 March 2022 . atptour.com.
  17. Web site: Gene Mayer beats his Brother. 10 November 1981. The Reading Eagle Newspaper. 21 March 2015.
  18. Web site: Borg Faces Qualifying. 17 January 1982. The South East Missourian Newspaper. 26 February 2019.
  19. Web site: 1982 Los Angeles WCT draw . 24 March 2022 . atptour.com.
  20. Web site: Kenneth Reich. Ivan Lendl says tennis would be better off if there were fewer tournaments : a case of less is more popular?. The Los Angeles Times. January 6, 1985.
  21. Web site: Thomas Bonk. L. A. tennis event to lose status on new tour. The Los Angeles Times. January 14, 1989.