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The Lagos Open is a defunct WCT

World Championship Tennis

World Championship Tennis was a tour for professional male tennis players established in 1968 and lasted until the emergence of the ATP Tour in 1990...

, Grand Prix and Challenger

ATP Challenger Series

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affiliated tennis

Tennis

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tournament played from 1976 to 1991. It was held in Lagos

Lagos

Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...

in Nigeria

Nigeria

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and played on outdoor clay courts

Clay court

A clay court is one of the four different types of tennis court. Clay courts are made of crushed shale, stone or brick. The red clay is slower than the green, or Har-Tru "American" clay. The French Open uses clay courts, making it unique among the Grand Slam tournaments.Clay courts are more common...

from 1976 to 1980, then on outdoor hard courts from 1981 to 1991.

Nduka Odizor

Nduka Odizor

Nduka Odizor is a former tennis player from Nigeria, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he was defeated in the first round by American lucky loser Robert Seguso. The right-hander won one career title in singles and seven doubles titles...

and Paul Haarhuis

Paul Haarhuis

Paul Vincent Nicholas Haarhuis is a Dutch former professional tennis player. He is a former World No. 1 doubles player. He won six Grand Slam men's doubles titles, five with Jacco Eltingh and one with Yevgeny Kafelnikov.-Personal life:...

were the most successful players at the event, each winning the singles competition twice.

Singles

Year	Champions	Runners-up	Score
1976	Arthur Ashe Arthur Ashe Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was a professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his career, he won three Grand Slam titles, putting him among the best ever from the United States...	Dick Stockton Dick Stockton Dick Stockton is an American sportscaster. He is currently employed by Fox Sports and Turner Sports as a football, baseball, and basketball play-by-play announcer.-Early life and career:...	6–3, 6–2
1977	Not Held
1978	Kjell Johansson	Robin Drysdale Robin Drysdale Robin Drysdale is a former professional tennis player from Great Britain.A native of Dedham, Essex, Drysdale is perhaps best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1977 Australian Open.Doubles =-References:...	9–8, 6–3
1979	Hans Kary Hans Kary (tennis) ----Hans Kary , is a former professional tennis player from Austria.During his career Kary won 1 singles title and 3 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 54 in 1976 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No...	Peter Feigl Peter Feigl Peter Feigl is a former Austrian professional tennis player.Feigl is best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1978 Australian Open.-Singles titles :-References:...	6–4, 3–6, 6–2
1980	Peter Feigl Peter Feigl Peter Feigl is a former Austrian professional tennis player.Feigl is best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1978 Australian Open.-Singles titles :-References:...	Welry Fritz	6–2, 6–3, 6–2
1981	Larry Stefanki Larry Stefanki Larry Stefanki , is an American tennis coach and former professional tennis player.-Tennis career:...	Peter Feigl Peter Feigl Peter Feigl is a former Austrian professional tennis player.Feigl is best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1978 Australian Open.-Singles titles :-References:...	5–7, 6–3, 6–0
1982	Not Held
1983	Craig Wittus Craig Wittus Craig Wittus , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Wittus enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 42 in 1983.-Doubles titles :-Runner-ups :-External links:...	Michiel Schapers Michiel Schapers Michiel Schapers is a former tennis player from The Netherlands.Turning professional in 1982, Schapers represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he was defeated in quarter-finals by eventual winner Miloslav Mečíř of Slovakia.The right-hander Schapers reached his...	6–3, 4–6, 11–9
1984	Not Held
1985	Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor is a former tennis player from Nigeria, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he was defeated in the first round by American lucky loser Robert Seguso. The right-hander won one career title in singles and seven doubles titles...	Thomas Muster Thomas Muster Thomas Muster is a former world no. 1 tennis player from Austria. One of the world's leading clay court players in the 1990s, Muster won the 1995 French Open and at his peak was known as "The King of Clay." In addition, he won eight Masters 1000 series titles, placing him sixth on the all-time list...	6–3, 6–2
1986	Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor is a former tennis player from Nigeria, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he was defeated in the first round by American lucky loser Robert Seguso. The right-hander won one career title in singles and seven doubles titles...	Marcel Freeman Marcel Freeman Marcel Freeman , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.-Singles results:Freeman's career high singles ranking was World No. 46, which he reached in November, 1986...	6–2, 6–3
1987	Jorge Lozano Jorge Lozano Jorge Lozano is a retired professional tennis player from Mexico. On August 22, 1988, he reached his highest doubles ranking of World Number 4. His highest singles ranking was World Number 51. During his career, he won two mixed doubles titles at the French Open: in 1990 with Arantxa Sánchez, and...	Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor Nduka Odizor is a former tennis player from Nigeria, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he was defeated in the first round by American lucky loser Robert Seguso. The right-hander won one career title in singles and seven doubles titles...	6–4, 6–4
1988	Not Held
1989	Paul Haarhuis Paul Haarhuis Paul Vincent Nicholas Haarhuis is a Dutch former professional tennis player. He is a former World No. 1 doubles player. He won six Grand Slam men's doubles titles, five with Jacco Eltingh and one with Yevgeny Kafelnikov.-Personal life:...	Karel Nováček Karel Novácek Karel Nováček is a retired Czech former top ten tennis player. Born in Prostějov, Czechoslovakia . Nováček now lives in Boca Raton, Florida, United States....	4–6, 7–6, 6–4
1990	Not Held
1991	Paul Haarhuis Paul Haarhuis Paul Vincent Nicholas Haarhuis is a Dutch former professional tennis player. He is a former World No. 1 doubles player. He won six Grand Slam men's doubles titles, five with Jacco Eltingh and one with Yevgeny Kafelnikov.-Personal life:...	T.J. Middleton T.J. Middleton T.J. Middleton is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Middleton attended the University of Georgia where he helped lead the Bulldogs to the 1987 National Championship. He was the 1990 SEC Doubles Champion. He is a member of the Delta Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity...	6–3, 6–3

Doubles

Year	Champions	Runners-up	Score
1976	Not Completed
1977	Not Held
1978	George Hardie Sashi Menon Sashi Menon Sashi Menon , is a former professional tennis player from India. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 3 doubles titles.-Doubles titles :-Runner-ups :...	Colin Dowdeswell Colin Dowdeswell Colin Dowdeswell , is a former professional tennis player who represented, at different times, Rhodesia, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. During his time on the world tour, he won 1 singles titles and 11 doubles titles... Jürgen Fassbender Jürgen Fassbender Jürgen Fassbender is a retired professional tennis player for West Germany.Fassbender won one singles and sixteen doubles titles on the ATP Tour. His best Grand Slam result was reaching the quarterfinals at the 1973 Wimbledon Championships.-Singles :...	6–3, 3–6, 7–5
1979	Joel Bailey Bruce Kleege	Ismail El Shafei Ismail El Shafei Ismail El-Shafei was the Head of Egyptian Tennis Federation and Member of International Tennis Federation. El Shafei is the only Egyptian player to enter Top 40 in Grand Prix/ATP ranking history... Peter Feigl Peter Feigl Peter Feigl is a former Austrian professional tennis player.Feigl is best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1978 Australian Open.-Singles titles :-References:...	6–4, 6–7, 6–3
1980	Tony Graham Tony Graham (tennis) Tony Graham , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 138 in 1982 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 204 in 1983.-Runner-ups :-Titles :-Runner-ups :-External links:... Bruce Nichols	Kjell Johansson Leo Palin Leo Palin Leo Palin is a retired professional tennis player from Finland.During his career on the ATP Tour, Palin won one doubles title, and reached one singles and one other doubles final...	6–3, 0–6, 6–3
1981	Bruce Kleege Larry Stefanki Larry Stefanki Larry Stefanki , is an American tennis coach and former professional tennis player.-Tennis career:...	Ian Harris Craig Wittus Craig Wittus Craig Wittus , is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Wittus enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 42 in 1983.-Doubles titles :-Runner-ups :-External links:...	6–2, 3–6, 6–3
1982	Not Held
1983	Wesley Cash John Mattke	Jonathan Canter Joe Meyers	6–3, 3–6, 6–3
1984	Not Held
1985	Egan Adams Mark Wooldridge	Peter Elter Peter Elter Peter Elter , is a former professional tennis player from West Germany.During his career Elter did not win any singles titles but finished runner-up on 3 occasions. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 51 in 1982.-Singles runner-ups :-External links:... Peter Feigl Peter Feigl Peter Feigl is a former Austrian professional tennis player.Feigl is best known for being a quarter-finalist in the 1978 Australian Open.-Singles titles :-References:...	6–4, 6–4
1986	Leo Palin Leo Palin Leo Palin is a retired professional tennis player from Finland.During his career on the ATP Tour, Palin won one doubles title, and reached one singles and one other doubles final... Olli Rahnasto Olli Rahnasto Olli Rahnasto is a retired professional tennis player from Finland.Rahnasto turned pro in 1982. During his career, he won two ATP Tour doubles titles and reached a career high doubles ranking of No. 79 in 1986. He was a member of the Finland Davis Cup team, and led the team to the World Group...	Lloyd Bourne Lloyd Bourne Lloyd Bourne , is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Bourne attended St. Francis High School in La Canada, CA, transferring to Blair High in Pasadena as a Senior. He played for Stanford in college on their NCAA Chapionship team in 1981.During his career Bourne won 1... Brett Dickinson	4–6, 7–6, 6–4
1987	Lloyd Bourne Lloyd Bourne Lloyd Bourne , is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Bourne attended St. Francis High School in La Canada, CA, transferring to Blair High in Pasadena as a Senior. He played for Stanford in college on their NCAA Chapionship team in 1981.During his career Bourne won 1... Jeff Klaparda	Loïc Courteau Loïc Courteau Loïc Courteau is a former French tennis player. Courteau has coached the French Fed Cup team in years past, and has been the coach of Amélie Mauresmo, the winner of two Grand Slams, since 2002. He reached a career high ranking of World No. 159 on 22 November 1982... Eric Winogradsky Éric Winogradsky Éric Winogradsky is a former French tennis player. He never reached a final in singles on the ATP Tour, but was much more successful in doubles, winning two titles and finishing runner-up at the 1989 French Open....	6–7, 6–2, 7–6
1988	Not Held
1989	Alfonso Mora Alfonso Mora Alfonso Mora , is a former professional tennis player from Venezuela. He enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 2 doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 89 in 1991. He is the husband of T.V... James Schor	Jacco Eltingh Jacco Eltingh Jacco Folkert Eltingh is a former professional male tennis player and former World No. 1 doubles player from the Netherlands.He is best remembered for his success in doubles with fellow countryman Paul Haarhuis... Paul Haarhuis Paul Haarhuis Paul Vincent Nicholas Haarhuis is a Dutch former professional tennis player. He is a former World No. 1 doubles player. He won six Grand Slam men's doubles titles, five with Jacco Eltingh and one with Yevgeny Kafelnikov.-Personal life:...	6–7, 7–6, 7–5
1990	Not Held
1991	Ugo Colombini Paul Wekesa Paul Wekesa Paul Wekesa is a former professional tennis player from Kenya. Prior to turning professional, he won the doubles tournament at the 1987 Division II NCAA Men's Tennis Championships while attending Chapman University. During his career, Wekesa won 3 ATP Tour doubles titles...	Daniel Marco Clement N'Goran Clement N'Goran Clement N'Goran is a former tennis player from Ivory Coast,N'Goran represented his native country as a qualifier at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...	7–5, 6–1

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