2000 Brighton International

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2000 Brighton International
DateNovember 20–26 [1]
Edition5th
Category International Series
Location Brighton, United Kingdom
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Henman [2]
Doubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Hill / Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Tarango [3]
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The 2000 Brighton International (also known as the 2000 Samsung Open for sponsorship reasons [2] ) was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard court in Brighton, United Kingdom the event was an International Series event which was part of the 2000 ATP Tour. [1] The tournament was held from November 20 to 26. [1]

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Champions

Singles

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Henman defeated Flag of Slovakia.svg Dominik Hrbatý, 6–2, 6–2. [2]

Doubles

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Hill / Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Tarango defeated Flag of the United States.svg Paul Goldstein / Flag of the United States.svg Jim Thomas, 6–3, 7–5. [3]

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