2000_AXA_Cup

2000 Axa Cup

2000 Axa Cup

Tennis tournament

The 2000 AXA Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the London Arena in London, England and was part of the International Series Gold of the 2000 ATP Tour. It was the 23rd edition of the tournament, the third and final one held in London, England, and ran from February 21 through February 27, 2000. Unseeded Marc Rosset won the singles title.[3] The centre court surface, which was laid on wooden boards on top of an ice rink, was re-laid during the tournament after Yevgeny Kafelnikov complained it was dangerous.[4]

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Finals

Singles

Main article: 2000 AXA Cup – Singles

Switzerland Marc Rosset defeated Russia Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Rosset's 2nd singles title of the year and the 15th and the last of his career.

Doubles

Main article: 2000 AXA Cup – Doubles

South Africa David Adams / South Africa John-Laffnie De Jager defeated United States Jan-Michael Gambill / United States Scott Humphries 6–3, 6–7(7–9), 7–6(13–11)

  • It was Adams' 2nd title of the year and the 15th of his career. It was Humphries' 2nd title of the year and the 6th of his career.

References

  1. [1]
    "2000 Milan – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. [2]
    "2000 Milan – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. [3]
    "Rosset takes London prize". BBC News. 27 February 2000.
  4. [4]
    "'Dangerous' court relaid". BBC News. 25 February 2000.
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