1980 Mutual Benefit Life Open
The 1980 Mutual Benefit Life Open, also known as the South Orange Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, New Jersey in the United States. The event was part of the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from July 28 through August 4, 1980. Second-seeded José Luis Clerc won the singles title and earned $15,000 first-prize money.[3]
| 1980 Mutual Benefit Life Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 28 – August 4 |
| Edition | 11th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | South Orange, New Jersey, US |
| Venue | Orange Lawn Tennis Club |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 José Luis Clerc[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Bill Maze / John McEnroe[2] | |
Finals
Singles
José Luis Clerc defeated John McEnroe 6–3, 6–2
- It was Clerc's 2nd singles title of the year and the 6th of his career.
Doubles
Bill Maze / John McEnroe defeated Fritz Buehning / Van Winitsky 7–6, 6–4
References
- "South Orange – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "South Orange – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- "McEnroe: my attitude, not blister, beat me". The Record. August 4, 1980. p. S7 – via Newspapers.com.
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