Quito Open Explained

Quito Open
Type:defunct
Established:1979
Ended:1982
Editions:4
Event Name:Quito Open
Quito Grand Prix
Location:Quito, Ecuador
Tour:Grand Prix circuit
Surface:Clay / outdoor

The Quito Open, also known as the Quite Grand Prix, was a Grand Prix affiliated men's professional tennis tournament played from 1979 to 1982. It was held in Quito in Ecuador and played on outdoor clay courts. The city is located at 2,800 m (9,200 ft) above mean sea level. The lower air pressure means breathing is more difficult for players and the ball flies faster.

Andrés Gómez was the most successful competitor at the event, winning the singles competition in 1982 and twice taking the doubles title in 1980 and 1981 partnering Chilean Hans Gildemeister.[1]

Results

Singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1979 2–6, 6–4, 6–2
1980 6–4, 1–6, 10–8
1981 3–6, 6–0, 7–5
1982 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1979 6–7, 6–3, 6–1
1980 6–3, 1–6, 6–4
1981 7–5, 6–3
1982 6–2, 6–3

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chile pierde la sede del ATP de Viña del Mar después de 21 años en el circuito. El Mercurio. S.A.P. 10 July 2014. Emol. 24 August 2023.