Suntory Cup Explained
| Suntory Cup |
| Type: | Defunct |
| Founded: | 1978 |
| Abolished: | 1986 |
| Editions: | 8 |
| Draw: | 4S |
| Location: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Venue: | Yoyogi National Stadium |
| Tour: | Invitational |
| Surface: | Carpet / indoor |
The Suntory Cup is a defunct invitational men's tennis tournament that was held at the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan from 1978 to 1986. The indoor tournament was played in April each year and consisted of a four-man draw. The event was not recognized as an official tournament by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) or the International Tennis Federation (ITF) but still attracted the world's leading players due to the financial rewards. Jimmy Connors won the event a record four times. The 1983 edition was noteworthy as it was Björn Borg's last tournament before his retirement.
Results
Singles
| Year | Prize Money | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|
| 1978 | |  Björn Borg[1] | | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1979 | Tournament not held |
| 1980 | $250,000 |  Jimmy Connors[2] | | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 1981 | $250,000 | Jimmy Connors[3] [4] | | 6–4, 7–6 |
| 1982 | $250,000 | Björn Borg[5] [6] | | 6–1, 6–2 |
| 1983 | $300,000 | Jimmy Connors[7] | | 6–3, 6–4 |
| 1984 | $250,000 | Ivan Lendl[8] [9] | | 6–4, 3–6, 6–2 |
| 1985 | $250,000 | Ivan Lendl[10] [11] | | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1986 | $250,000 | Jimmy Connors[12] [13] [14] | | 6–4, 6–0 | |
Draws
1986
See also
Notes and References
- Book: World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. 1979. Macdonald and Jane's. London. 978-0354090681. 191. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
- News: Connors Looking Ahead After Beating McEnroe. Reading Eagle. 13 April 1980.
- Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1982 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1982. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780356085968. 236. 14th. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
- News: Connors Defeats McEnroe in Tokyo Final. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. AP. 13 April 1981.
- News: Borg Claims Suntory Cup. Lakeland Ledger. 19 April 1982.
- Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1983 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1983. Queen Anne Press. London. 0356093832. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis). 221.
- Book: World of Tennis 1984 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1984. Willow Books. London. 0002181223. 257. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
- Book: The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. 1985. Willow Books. London. 0002181703. 284. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
- News: McEnroe Toppled by Lendl. The New York Times. AP. 9 April 1984.
- News: Lloyd Meets Garrison in Final. Ocala Star-Banner. AP. 21 April 1985.
- News: Lendl needs just 76 minutes to top McEnroe in Suntory Cup. Lakeland Ledger. 22 April 1985.
- News: Connors Defeats Wilander in Tokyo. The New York Times. UPI. 21 April 1986.
- News: Connors four-way winner. Rome News-Tribune. AP. 21 April 1986.
- Book: The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. 1987. Willow Books. London. 9780002182522. 271. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
