1985 South African Open (tennis)

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1985 South African Open
Date7–13 October
Edition82nd
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$210,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Matt Anger [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Dowdeswell / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Christo van Rensburg [2]
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The 1985 South African Open (also known as the 1985 Altech South African Open for sponsorship reasons) was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, [South Africa that was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the 82nd edition of the tournament and was held from 7 through 13 October 1985. Unseeded Matt Anger won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Matt Anger defeated Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert 6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Dowdeswell / Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Christo van Rensburg defeated Flag of Israel.svg Amos Mansdorf / Flag of Israel.svg Shahar Perkiss 3–6, 7–6, 6–4

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References

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