1980 Volvo International

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1980 Volvo International
DateJuly 27 – August 3
Edition8th
Category Grand Prix circuit
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$175,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location North Conway, NH, U.S.
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried [2]
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The 1980 Volvo International was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in North Conway, New Hampshire in the United States and was part of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix. The tournament was held from July 27 through August 3, 1980. Jimmy Connors won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs 6–3, 5–7, 6–1

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors / Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton 7–6, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1980 North Conway – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).