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1980 United Bank Classic

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1980 United Bank Classic
DateFebruary 18–24
Edition9th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationDenver, Colorado, U.S.
Champions
Singles
United States Gene Mayer[1]
Doubles
United States Steve Denton / South Africa Kevin Curren[2]
← 1979 · Denver Open · 1981 →

The 1980 United Bank Classic, also known as the Denver WCT, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Denver, Colorado in the United States that was part of the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and took place from February 18 through February 24, 1980. Second-seeded Gene Mayer won the singles competition.[3]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Gene Mayer defeated United States Victor Amaya 6–4, 6–1

  • It was Mayer's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

Doubles

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United States Steve Denton / South Africa Kevin Curren defeated Poland Wojciech Fibak / Switzerland Heinz Günthardt 7–5, 6–2

References

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  1. ^ "1980 Denver – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1980 Denver – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 117. ISBN 9780362020342.
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