Los Angeles Open (tennis)

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Los Angeles Open
Farmers Classic logo.jpg
Defunct tennis tournament
Founded1927
Abolished2012
Editions86
Location Los Angeles, California
United States
Venue Los Angeles Tennis Club (1927–1974, 1980–1983)
Pauley Pavilion
(1975–1979)
Los Angeles Tennis Center (1984–2012)
Category ATP World Tour 250 series /
ATP International Series /
ATP World Series
(1990–2012)
Grand Prix Tour
(1970–1989)
SurfaceHard / outdoors
Draw28S / 32Q / 16D (2012)
Prize money $557,550 (2012)

The Los Angeles Open was a former tennis tournament held in Los Angeles, United States from 1927 until 2012. It included a women's draw until 1974 when Linda Lewis won the last ladies title. Subsequently, it became a men-only event and integrated into the ATP's professional tennis circuit. The inaugural edition of the event, known as the Pacific Southwest Championships, was organized by Perry T. Jones and held at the Los Angeles Tennis Club (LATC) starting in October 1927. Bill Tilden and Kea Bouman were the first singles champions. [1] The tournament quickly became a prestigious event on the tennis calendar. [2]

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History

The tournament was usually held in September and hosted the top men (and until 1975, women) in the world. [3] Tournament winners from its beginning in 1927 until 1967 included most of the world's No. 1 tennis players: Bill Tilden, Ellsworth Vines, Don Budge, Fred Perry, Jack Kramer, Pancho Gonzales and amateur champions Roy Emerson and Barry MacKay. In the open era the event was known by various (sponsored) names including Farmers Classic, Countrywide Classic, Los Angeles Tennis Open, Pacific South West Open and Jack Kramer Open. Jack Kramer became the tournament director in 1970 when Jones retired. [2] In the open era, the tournament was won by Rod Laver twice, a second and third time by Gonzales, Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Richard Krajicek, and Andre Agassi. In doubles, Bob and Mike Bryan won a record six titles. [4]

From 1975 to 1979 the tournament was played indoors at the Pauley Pavilion. [5] [6] Beginning in 1984, the tournament was held at the Los Angeles Tennis Center at UCLA, which was built to host the 1984 Summer Olympics tennis event. The matches were played on the Straus Stadium court with a capacity of 6,500 and the 1,500-seat capacity Grandstand court. In its last years it was an ATP World Tour 250 series tournament on the ATP Tour and had a 28-player singles draw and 16-team doubles draw. The tournament, with prize money of $557,550 in 2012, was one of the events included in the US Open Series. Special events during the tournament's run included Kids Day, Fashion Day, Valspar Performance Challenge, and a Legends Invitational Singles competition.

Colombian investors purchased the tournament's license for $1.5 million at the end of 2012 and moved the tournament to Bogotá where it was named the Claro Open Colombia. [7] [8] [9]

Main Entrance to the Countrywide Classic at UCLA's L.A. Tennis Center. Countrywide Main Entrance.jpg
Main Entrance to the Countrywide Classic at UCLA's L.A. Tennis Center.
Straus Stadium at the L.A. Tennis Center, on the UCLA campus. LA Tennis Center.jpg
Straus Stadium at the L.A. Tennis Center, on the UCLA campus.
Grandstand court at the LA Tennis Open. Grandstand Countrywide.jpg
Grandstand court at the LA Tennis Open.

Past winners

Men's singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1927 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bill Tilden Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Francis Hunter 6–2, 6–4, 6–2
1928 Flag of France.svg Henri Cochet Flag of France.svg Christian Boussus 2–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–3
1929 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg John Doeg Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg John Van Ryn 8–10, 7–5, 9–7, 8–6
1930 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ellsworth Vines Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gregory Mangin 14–12, 6–3, 6–4
1931 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ellsworth Vines (2) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Perry 8–10, 6–3, 4–6, 7–5, 6–2
1932 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Perry Flag of Japan.svg Jiro Satoh 6–2, 6–4, 7–5
1933 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Perry (2) Flag of Japan.svg Jiro Satoh 6–4, 1–6, 6–0, 7–5
1934 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Perry (3) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Lester Stoefen 10–8, 6–4, 6–3
1935 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Don Budge Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Roderich Menzel 1–6, 11–9, 6–3, retired
1936 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Don Budge (2) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Perry 6–2, 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
1937 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Don Budge (3) Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Gottfried von Cramm 2–6, 7–5, 6–4, 7–5
1938 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adrian Quist Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harry Hopman 6–3, 0–6, 6–4, 6–4
1939 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Bromwich Flag of Yugoslavia (1918-1943).svg Franjo Punčec 4–6, 6–0, 6–2, 6–4
1940 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Bobby Riggs Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Don McNeill 5–7, 2–6, 6–0, 12–10, 6–3
1941 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Parker Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Kovacs 7–5, 6–0, 6–1
1942 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Parker (2) Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Segura 6–4, 6–1, 6–3
1943 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jack Kramer Flag of Ecuador.svg Pancho Segura 0–6, 6–1, 6–2
1944 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Parker (3) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg William Talbert 6–4, 6–8, 8–6
1945 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Parker (4) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Herbert Flam 6–2, 6–4
1946 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jack Kramer (2) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Schroeder 6–2, 6–8, 6–2, 8–6
1947 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Jack Kramer (3) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Schroeder 10–8, 6–4, 6–4
1948 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Schroeder Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Frank Parker 4–6, 7–9, 7–5, retired
1949 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Pancho Gonzalez Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Schroeder 6–3, 9–11, 8–6, 6–4
1950 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Sedgman Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ted Schroeder 9–7, 6–3, 6–2
1951 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Sedgman (2) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Tony Trabert 6–3, 6–3, 2–6, 6–4
1952 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Vic Seixas Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Sedgman 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
1953 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall Flag of the United States.svg Vic Seixas 6–4, 1–6, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4
1954 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Vic Seixas (2) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Tony Trabert 7–5, 6–3, 6–4
1955 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Tony Trabert Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Herbert Flam 6–1, 6–4, 6–2
1956 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Herbert Flam Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 4–6, 6–1, 5–7, 6–3, 7–5
1957 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Vic Seixas (3) Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gilbert Shea 9–7, 6–3, 6–4
1958 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ham Richardson Flag of the United States.svg Alex Olmedo 7–5, 6–2, 4–6, 9–7
1959 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson Flag of India.svg Ramanathan Krishnan 6–3, 4–6, 6–0, 6–4
1960 Flag of the United States.svg Barry MacKay Flag of the United States.svg Earl Buchholz 5–7, 6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
1961 Flag of the United States.svg Jon Douglas Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson 6–2, 1–6, 6–4
1962 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (2) Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver 16–14, 6–3
1963 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Whitney Reed 2–6, 9–7, 6–2
1964 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (3) Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston 6–3, 6–3
1965 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis Ralston Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe 6–4, 6–3
1966 Flag of the United States.svg Allen Fox Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson 6–3, 6–3
1967 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson (4) Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen 12–14, 6–3, 6–4
Open Era
1968 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall 4–6, 6–0, 6–0
1969 Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzalez (2) Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey 6–0, 7–5
1970 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver (2) Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe 4–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–5)
1971 Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzalez (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors 3–6, 6–3, 6–3
1972 Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 6–4, 6–4
1973 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker 7–5, 7–6
1974 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors (2) Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon 6–3, 6–1
1975 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe (2) Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner 3–6, 7–5, 6–3
1976 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe 6–2, 6–2
1977 Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith (2) Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried 6–4, 2–6, 6–3
1978 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe (3) Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried 6–2, 6–4
1979 Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe 6–4, 6–4
1980 Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher 6–3, 6–2
1981 Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer 6–7, 6–3, 6–3
1982 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors (3) Flag of the United States.svg Mel Purcell 6–2, 6–1
1983 Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer (2) Flag of the United States.svg Johan Kriek 7–6, 6–1
1984 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors (4) Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
1985 Flag of the United States.svg Paul Annacone Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg 7–6(7–5), 6–7(8–10), 7–6(7–4)
1986 Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe (2) Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg 6–2, 6–3
1987 Flag of the United States.svg David Pate Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg 6–4, 6–4
1988 Flag of Sweden.svg Mikael Pernfors Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi 6–2, 7–5
1989 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Krickstein Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chang 2–6, 6–4, 6–2
1990 Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chang 7–6, 2–6, 7–6
1991 Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 6–3
1992 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Richard Krajicek Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde 6–4, 2–6, 6–4
1993 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Richard Krajicek (2) Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chang 0–6, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–5)
1994 Flag of Germany.svg Boris Becker Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde 6–2, 6–2
1995 Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich Flag of Sweden.svg Thomas Enqvist 6–7(7–9), 7–6(7–4), 6–2
1996 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chang Flag of the Netherlands.svg Richard Krajicek 6–4, 6–3
1997 Flag of the United States.svg Jim Courier Flag of Sweden.svg Thomas Enqvist 6–4, 6–4
1998 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Henman 6–4, 6–4
1999 Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras (2) Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi 7–6(7–3), 7–6(7–1)
2000 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chang (2) Flag of the United States.svg Jan-Michael Gambill 6–7(2–7), 6–3, retired
2001 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi (2) Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras 6–4, 6–2
2002 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi (3) Flag of the United States.svg Jan-Michael Gambill 6–2, 6–4
2003 Flag of South Africa.svg Wayne Ferreira Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lleyton Hewitt 6–3, 4–6, 7–5
2004 Flag of Germany.svg Tommy Haas Flag of Germany.svg Nicolas Kiefer 7–6(8–6), 6–4
2005 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi (4) Flag of Luxembourg.svg Gilles Müller 6–4, 7–5
2006 Flag of Germany.svg Tommy Haas (2) Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Tursunov 4–6, 7–5, 6–3
2007 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Radek Štěpánek Flag of the United States.svg James Blake 7–6(9–7), 5–7, 6–2
2008 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Martín del Potro Flag of the United States.svg Andy Roddick 6–1, 7–6(7–2)
2009 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Querrey Flag of Australia (converted).svg Carsten Ball 6–4, 3–6, 6–1
2010 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Querrey (2) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Murray 5–7, 7–6(7–2), 6–3
2011 Flag of Latvia.svg Ernests Gulbis Flag of the United States.svg Mardy Fish 5–7, 6–4, 6–4
2012 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Querrey (3) Flag of Lithuania.svg Ričardas Berankis 6–0, 6–2
2013succeeded by Claro Open Colombia

Women's singles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1927 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kea Bouman Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Molla Bjurstedt Mallory 6–2, 0–6, 6–4
1928 Flag of the United States.svg May Sutton Bundy Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Marjorie Gladman 6–1, 6–2
1929 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Betty Nuthall Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Anna McCune Harper 8–6, 7–5
1930 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ethel Burkhardt Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Marjorie Gladstone 8–6, 6–0
1931 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Anna McCune Harper Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Josephine Cruickshank 3–6, 6–3, 6–4
1932 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Anna McCune Harper Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Alice Marble 10–8, 6–3
1933 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dorothy Round Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Alice Marble6–2, 6–2
1934 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ethel Burkhardt Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kay Stammers 10–8, 1–6, 6–4
1935 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Ethel Burkhardt Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kay Stammers6–1, 6–4
1936 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gracyn Wheeler Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Alice Marble7–5, 2–6, 6–4
1937 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Alice Marble Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Gracyn Wheeler6–1, 6–0
1938 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dorothy Bundy Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Sarah Palfrey Fabyan 6–4, 6–4
1939 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Alice Marble Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dorothy Bundy9–7, 6–1
1940 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dorothy Bundy Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Valerie Scott 6–3, 6–3
1941 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Sarah Palfrey Cooke Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dorothy Bundy6–3, 7–5
1942 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Pauline Betz Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louise Brough 6–2, 6–2
1943 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louise Brough Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Mary Arnold 6–3, 6–3
1944 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Pauline Betz Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Margaret Osborne 6–4, 6–3
1945 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Margaret Osborne Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louise Brough11–9, 6–2
1946 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Pauline Betz Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Dorothy Bundy6–2, 6–2
1947 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Beverly Baker Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Patricia Canning Todd 6–3, 6–2
1948 Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Louise Brough Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg Beverly Baker6–2, 6–3
1949 Flag of the United States.svg Helen Perez Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Baker7–5, 5–7, 4–1 ret.
1950 Flag of the United States.svg Helen Perez Flag of the United States.svg Dorothy Bundy Cheney6–2, 6–2
1951 Flag of the United States.svg Maureen Connolly Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Baker9–7, 6–4
1952 Flag of the United States.svg Maureen Connolly Flag of the United States.svg Doris Hart 6–4, 3–6, 6–1
1953 Flag of the United States.svg Doris Hart Flag of the United States.svg Shirley Fry1–6, 6–3, 6–4
1954 Flag of the United States.svg Louise Brough Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Breit 6–3, 4–6, 6–1
1955 Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Baker Fleitz Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Breit6–1, 6–4
1956 Flag of the United States.svg Althea Gibson Flag of the United States.svg Nancy Chaffee 4–6, 6–2, 6–1
1957 Flag of the United States.svg Althea Gibson Flag of the United States.svg Louise Brough6–3, 6–1
1958 Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Baker Fleitz Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard 6–3, 9–7
1959 Flag of the United States.svg Beverly Baker Fleitz Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Bueno 4–6, 6–4, 6–3
1960 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ann Haydon Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard6–4, 6–3
1961 Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard Flag of the United States.svg Karen Hantze Susman 5–7, 6–2, 6–3
1962 Flag of the United States.svg Carole Caldwell Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard6–8, 11–9, 2–4 ret.
1963 Flag of the United States.svg Darlene Hard Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean Moffitt 6–3, 6–3
1964 Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Bueno Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean Moffitt3–6, 6–3, 6–2
1965 Flag of the United States.svg Carole Caldwell Graebner Flag of the United States.svg Tory Fretz 6–4, 6–4
1966 Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Bueno Flag of the United States.svg Patti Hogan 6–2, 6–2
1967 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals 6–0, 6–4
1968 Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals Flag of Brazil.svg Maria Bueno6–3, 6–1
1969 Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ann Haydon Jones6–2, 6–3
1970 Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt 6–3, 6–2
1971 Flag of the United States.svg Rosemary Casals & Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King6–6 joint default
1972 Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo Flag of the United States.svg Janice Metcalf 7–5, 5–7, 6–2
1973 Flag of the United States.svg Kathy May Flag of the United States.svg Lea Antonoplis 5–7, 6–1, 6–2
1974 Flag of the United States.svg Linda Lewis Flag of the United States.svg Susan Hagey 6–2, 6–2
1974women's events discontinued

Men's doubles

YearChampionsRunners-upScore
1968 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fred Stolle
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
7–5, 6–1
1969 Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales
Flag of the United States.svg Ron Holmberg
Flag of the United States.svg Jim McManus
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Osborne
6–3, 6–4
1970 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Bob Lutz
7–6, 6–2
1971 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Froehling
Flag of the United States.svg Clark Graebner
7–6, 6–4
1972 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzales (2)
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
6–3, 7–6
1973 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Romania.svg Ilie Nastase
6–2, 6–4
1974 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 6–2
1975 Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
7–6, 4–6, 6–4
1976 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
6–2, 3–6, 6–2
1977 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
6–3, 6–4
1978 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander (2)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
7–6, 6–3
1979 Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–4, 6–4
1980 Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg John Austin
6–2, 6–4
1981 Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
6–4, 6–4
1982 Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
6–1, 6–7, 6–3
1983 Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Ferdi Taygan
6–1, 6–2
1984 Flag of the United States.svg Ken Flach
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Seguso
Flag of Poland.svg Wojtek Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
4–6, 6–4, 6–3
1985 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Van't Hof
Flag of the United States.svg Paul Annacone
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Christo van Rensburg
6–3, 7–6
1986 Flag of Sweden.svg Stefan Edberg
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
3–6, 7–5, 7–6
1987 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Kevin Curren
Flag of the United States.svg David Pate
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Gilbert
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
6–3, 6–4
1988 Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe (3)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Doohan
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Grabb
6–4, 6–4
1989 Flag of the United States.svg Martin Davis
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Pawsat
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Sweden.svg Anders Järryd
7–5, 7–6
1990 Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis (2)
Flag of the United States.svg David Pate (2)
Flag of Sweden.svg Peter Lundgren
Flag of Kenya.svg Paul Wekesa
3–6, 6–1, 6–3
1991 Flag of Argentina.svg Javier Frana
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Glenn Michibata
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Pearce
7–5, 2–6, 6–4
1992 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Galbraith
Flag of the United States.svg Jim Pugh (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Francisco Montana
Flag of the United States.svg David Wheaton
7–6, 7–6
1993 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Wayne Ferreira
Flag of Germany.svg Michael Stich
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Grant Connell
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
7–6, 7–6
1994 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Fitzgerald
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Woodforde (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of the United States.svg Brian MacPhie
4–6, 6–2, 6–0
1995 Flag of South Africa.svg Brent Haygarth
Flag of the United States.svg Kent Kinnear
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Davis
Flag of Croatia.svg Goran Ivanišević
6–4, 7–6
1996 Flag of South Africa.svg Marius Barnard
Flag of South Africa.svg Piet Norval
Flag of Sweden.svg Jonas Björkman
Flag of Sweden.svg Nicklas Kulti
7–5, 6–2
1997 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sébastien Lareau
Flag of the United States.svg Alex O'Brien
Flag of India.svg Mahesh Bhupathi
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
7–6, 6–4
1998 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Patrick Rafter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sandon Stolle
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Tarango
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Daniel Vacek
6–4, 6–4
1999 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Byron Black
Flag of South Africa.svg Wayne Ferreira (2)
Flag of Croatia.svg Goran Ivanišević
Flag of the United States.svg Brian MacPhie
6–2, 7–6(7–4)
2000 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kilderry
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sandon Stolle
Flag of the United States.svg Jan-Michael Gambill
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Humphries
walkover
2001 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Jan-Michael Gambill
Flag of the United States.svg Andy Roddick
7–5, 7–6(8–6)
2002 Flag of France.svg Sébastien Grosjean
Flag of Germany.svg Nicolas Kiefer
Flag of the United States.svg Justin Gimelstob
Flag of France.svg Michaël Llodra
6–4, 6–4
2003 Flag of the United States.svg Jan-Michael Gambill
Flag of the United States.svg Travis Parrott
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joshua Eagle
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sjeng Schalken
6–4, 3–6, 7–5
2004 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (2)
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan (2)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wayne Arthurs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Hanley
6–3, 7–6(8–6)
2005 Flag of the United States.svg Rick Leach
Flag of the United States.svg Brian MacPhie
Flag of Israel.svg Jonathan Erlich
Flag of Israel.svg Andy Ram
6–3, 6–4
2006 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (3)
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan (3)
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Butorac
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Murray
6–2, 6–4
2007 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (4)
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan (4)
Flag of the United States.svg Scott Lipsky
Flag of the United States.svg David Martin
7–6(7–5), 6–2
2008 Flag of India.svg Rohan Bopanna
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Butorac
Flag of the United States.svg Travis Parrott
Flag of Serbia.svg Dušan Vemić
7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–5)
2009 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (5)
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan (5)
Flag of Germany.svg Benjamin Becker
Flag of Germany.svg Frank Moser
6–4, 7–6(7–2)
2010 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan (6)
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan (6)
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Butorac
Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg Jean-Julien Rojer
6–7(6–8), 6–2, [10–7]
2011 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Mark Knowles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Xavier Malisse
Flag of India.svg Somdev Devvarman
Flag of the Philippines.svg Treat Conrad Huey
7–6(7–3), 7–6(12–10)
2012 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Ruben Bemelmans
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Xavier Malisse (2)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Delgado
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ken Skupski
7–6(7–5), 4–6, [10–7]

Most titles

# of titlesNameYears
Singles
4 Flag of the United States.svg Andre Agassi
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roy Emerson
Flag of the United States.svg Frank Parker
2005, 2002, 2001, 1998
1984, 1982, 1974, 1973
1967, 1964, 1962, 1959
1945, 1944, 1942, 1941
3 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Querrey
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Gonzalez
Flag of the United States.svg Vic Seixas
Flag of the United States.svg Jack Kramer
Flag of the United States.svg Donald Budge
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fred Perry
2012, 2010, 2009
1978, 1975, 1963
1971, 1969, 1949
1957, 1954, 1952
1947, 1946, 1943
1937, 1936, 1935
1934, 1933, 1932
2 Flag of Germany.svg Tommy Haas
Flag of the United States.svg Michael Chang
Flag of the United States.svg Pete Sampras
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Richard Krajicek
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Sedgman
Flag of the United States.svg Ellsworth Vines
2006, 2004
2000, 1996
1999, 1991
1993, 1992
1986, 1981
1983, 1980
1977, 1972
1970, 1968
1951, 1950
1931, 1930
Doubles
6 Flag of the United States.svg Bob Bryan
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Bryan
2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2001
2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2001

Previous names

YearsNameSponsor
2010–2012Farmers Classic Farmers Insurance Group
2009LA Tennis OpenNone
2006–2008Countrywide Classic Countrywide Bank
1998–2005Mercedes-Benz Cup Mercedes-Benz
1995–1997Infiniti Open Infiniti
1979–1981Jack Kramer OpenNone
Los Angeles Open Volvo
1927–1975Pacific Southwest Championships

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