1985 Molson Light Challenge

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1985 Molson Light Challenge
DateFebruary 18–24
Edition1st
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$125,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Venue Varsity Arena
Champions
Singles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming / Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd [2]
Toronto Indoor ·  1986  

The 1985 Molson Light Challenge, also known as the Toronto Indoor, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Varsity Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from February 18 through February 24, 1985. Third-seeded Kevin Curren won the singles title and earned $25,000 first-prize money. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren defeated Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd, 7–6(8–6), 6–3

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming / Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd defeated Flag of the United States.svg Glenn Layendecker / Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Glenn Michibata, 7–6(8–6), 6–2

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles$25,000$12,500$6,625$3,562$1,937$1,062
Doubles*$7,500$3,750$2,075$1,300$862

*per team

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References

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  2. "1985 Toronto – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. Randy Phillips (February 25, 1985). "Curren stuns top seed Jarryd before dismal crowd" . The Gazette. p. D-5 via Newspapers.com.
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