1983 Sovran Bank Classic

The 1983 Sovran Bank Classic was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. The event was part of the 1983 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 15th edition of the tournament and was held at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. from July 18 through July 24, 1983. First-seeded José Luis Clerc won the singles title, his second at the event after 1981.

1983 Sovran Bank Classic
DateJuly 18–24
Edition15th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$200,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueRock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
Czechoslovakia José Luis Clerc[1]
Doubles
United States Mark Dickson / Brazil Cássio Motta[2]
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Finals edit

Singles edit

  José Luis Clerc defeated   Jimmy Arias 6–3, 3–6, 6–0

  • It was Clerc's 3rd singles title of the year and the 24th of his career.

Doubles edit

  Mark Dickson /   Cássio Motta defeated   Paul McNamee /   Ferdi Taygan 6–2, 1–6, 6–4

References edit

  1. ^ "1983 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1983 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

External links edit