1984 Congoleum Classic

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1984 Congoleum Classic
DateFebruary 13–19
Edition11th
Category Grand Prix (Super Series)
Draw56S / 28D
Prize money$200,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location La Quinta, California, U.S.
Venue La Quinta Resort and Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton / Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts [2]
  1983  · Indian Wells Masters ·  1985  

The 1984 Congoleum Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 11th edition of the tournament and was part of the Super Series of the 1984 Volvo Grand Prix circuit. It was played at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California in the United States and took place from February 13 through February 19, 1984. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors defeated Flag of France (lighter variant).svg Yannick Noah 6–2, 6–7, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton / Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts defeated Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis / Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan 5–7, 6–3, 6–2

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References

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  2. "1984 La Quinta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 134, 140–141. ISBN   0002181703.