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1980 Washington Star International

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1980 Washington Star International
DateJuly 21–27
Edition12th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
VenueRock Creek Park
Champions
Singles
United States Brian Gottfried[1]
Doubles
Chile Hans Gildemeister / Ecuador Andrés Gómez[2]
← 1979 · Washington Open · 1981 →

The 1980 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor Har-Tru clay courts. The event was part of the 1980 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was held at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. in the United States from July 21 through July 27, 1980. Sixth-seeded Brian Gottfried won the singles title and earned $24,500 first-prize money.[3]

Finals

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Singles

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United States Brian Gottfried defeated Argentina José Luis Clerc 7–5, 4–6, 6–4

  • It was Gottfried's 2nd singles title of the year and the 19th of his career.

Doubles

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Chile Hans Gildemeister / Ecuador Andrés Gómez defeated United States Gene Mayer / United States Sandy Mayer 6–4, 7–5

References

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  1. ^ "1980 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1980 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 92–93. ISBN 9780362020342.
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