1985 Alan King Tennis Classic

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1985 Alan King Tennis Classic
DateApril 29 – May 5
Edition13th
Category Grand Prix circuit
Draw32S/16D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location Las Vegas, United States
Venue Caesars Palace
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Johan Kriek [1]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash / Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald [2]
  1983  · Alan King Tennis Classic

The 1985 Alan King Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, United States. It was the 13th and last edition of the event and was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix circuit. The tournament was held from April 29 through May 5, 1985. Unseeded Johan Kriek won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Johan Kriek defeated Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Arias 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pat Cash / Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald defeated Flag of the United States.svg Paul Annacone / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg 7–6, 6–7, 7–6

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References

  1. "1985 Las Vegas – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1985 Las Vegas – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "Kriek's feet outlast Arias in King final". The Hour. AP. May 6, 1985. p. 24.