New Orleans Grand Prix Explained

New Orleans Grand Prix
Type:defunct
Founded:1978
Ended:1980
Editions:3
Event Name:New Orleans Grand Prix
Hibernia Interfest Tennis Classic
New Orleans Tennis Festival
Gulf States Tennis Classic
Location:New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Venue:Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Municipal Auditorium
Tour:Grand Prix circuit
Surface:Carpet / indoor

The New Orleans Grand Prix was a men's tennis tournament played in New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States from 1978 to 1980. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit. The 1979 edition was part of the World Championship Tennis series which was incorporated into the Grand Prix circuit from 1978 through 1981. The tournament was played on indoor carpet courts in the Louisiana Superdome in 1978 and in the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium in 1979 and 1980.[1] [2] [3]

Past finals

Singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1978 6–3, 7–5
1979 6–4, 6–2
1980 6–4, 7–5

Doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1978 7–6, 6–3
1979 6–1, 6–3
1980 7–6, 6–1

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1978 New Orleans results . Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. Web site: 1979 New Orleans results . Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Web site: 1980 New Orleans results . Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).