1980 South African Open (tennis)

The 1980 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the 77th edition of the tournament and was held from 25 November through 1 December 1980. Seventh-seeded Kim Warwick won the singles title.

1980 South African Open
Date25 November – 1 December
Edition77th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
New Zealand Kim Warwick[1]
Doubles
United States Bob Lutz / United States Stan Smith[2]
← 1979 · South African Open · 1981 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Kim Warwick defeated   Fritz Buehning 6–2, 6–1, 6–2[1]

Doubles edit

  Bob Lutz /   Stan Smith defeated   Heinz Günthardt /   Paul McNamee 6–7, 6–3, 6–4[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "1980 Johannesburg Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ a b "1980 Johannesburg Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

External links edit