1985 Buick WCT Finals | |
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Date | April 8–15 |
Edition | 15th |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 12S |
Prize money | $500,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Dallas, TX, United States |
Venue | Reunion Arena |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Ivan Lendl [1] |
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