1985 Pilot Pen Classic

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1985 Pilot Pen Classic
DateFebruary 18–25
Edition12th
Prize money$300,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
Location La Quinta, California, U.S.
Venue La Quinta Resort and Club
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Larry Stefanki [1]
Doubles
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt / Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy [2]
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The 1985 Pilot Pen Classic was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 12th edition of the Indian Wells Masters and was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was played at the La Quinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California, in the United States, from February 18 through February 25, 1985. Unseedd Larry Stefanki, who entered the main draw on a wildcard, won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Larry Stefanki defeated Flag of the United States.svg David Pate 6–1, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt / Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy defeated Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach / Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso 3–6, 7–6, 6–3

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Round of 64
Singles$51,000$25,500$13,470$7,320$4,080$2,310$1,320
Doubles*$16,200$8,100$4,350$2,460$1,500$930

*per team

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References

  1. "1985 La Quinta – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1985 La Quinta – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).