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1980 National Revenue Tennis Classic
The 1980 National Revenue Tennis Classic, also known as the Buckeye Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts at the Buckeye Boys Ranch in Grove City, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from August 4 through August 10, 1980. Seventh-seeded Bob Lutz won the singles title, his second at the event after the inaugural edition in 1970.[3][4]
| 1980 National Revenue Tennis Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 4–10 |
| Edition | 11th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Venue | Buckeye Boys Ranch |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
| Bob Lutz[1] | |
| Doubles | |
| Brian Gottfried / Sandy Mayer[2] | |
Finals Edit
Singles Edit
Bob Lutz defeated Terry Rocavert 6–4, 6–3
- It was Lutz' 1st singles title of the year and the 9th of his career.
Doubles Edit
Brian Gottfried / Sandy Mayer defeated Peter Fleming / Brian Teacher 6–4, 6–2
References Edit
- ^ "1980 Columbus – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1980 Columbus – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Lutz defends title in Revenue Classic". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. August 11, 1980. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 27, 121. ISBN 9780362020342.
External links Edit
- ITF tournament edition details