1980_Mutual_Benefit_Life_Open

1980 Mutual Benefit Life Open

1980 Mutual Benefit Life Open

Tennis tournament

The 1980 Mutual Benefit Life Open, also known as the South Orange Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, New Jersey in the United States. The event was part of the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from July 28 through August 4, 1980. Second-seeded José Luis Clerc won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[3]

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Finals

Singles

Argentina José Luis Clerc defeated United States John McEnroe 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Clerc's 2nd singles title of the year and the 6th of his career.

Doubles

United States Bill Maze / United States John McEnroe defeated United States Fritz Buehning / United States Van Winitsky 7–6, 6–4

References

  1. [1]
    "South Orange – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    "South Orange – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. [3]
    "McEnroe: my attitude, not blister, beat me". The Record. August 4, 1980. p. S7 – via Newspapers.com.
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