1999 Guardian Direct Cup | |
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Date | 22–28 February |
Edition | 22nd |
Category | Championship Series |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | London, England |
Venue | Battersea Park |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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The 1999 Guardian Direct Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor Carpet court at the Battersea Park in London, Great Britain, that was part of the Championship Series of the 1999 ATP Tour. It was the 22nd edition of the tournament, the second one held in London, England, and was held from 22 February until 28 February 1999. Fifth-seeded Richard Krajicek won the singles title.
Richard Krajicek defeated
Greg Rusedski, 7–6(8–6), 6–7(5–7), 7–5
Tim Henman /
Greg Rusedski defeated
Byron Black /
Wayne Ferreira, 6–3, 7–6(8–6)
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