Frankfurt Cup | |
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Defunct tennis tournament | |
Tour | Grand Prix circuit |
Founded | 1987 |
Abolished | 1989 |
Editions | 3 |
Location | Frankfurt, West Germany |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
The Frankfurt Cup was a men's tennis tournament played in Frankfurt, West Germany from 1987 until 1989. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on indoor carpet courts. [1]
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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1987 | ![]() | ![]() | 7–6, 6–4 |
1988 | ![]() | ![]() | 4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
1989 | ![]() | ![]() | 6–2, 7–5 |
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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1987 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 6–4, 6–2 |
1988 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 1–6, 7–5, 6–3 |
1989 | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 7–6, 6–7, 6–3 |
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