1980 U.S. National Indoor Championships | |
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Date | February 25 – March 3 |
Edition | 11th |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 48S / 24D |
Prize money | $250,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Memphis, TN, United States |
Venue | Racquet Club of Memphis |
Champions | |
Singles | |
John McEnroe [1] | |
Doubles | |
John McEnroe / Brian Gottfried [2] |
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