Melbourne Outdoor
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The Melbourne Outdoor was a men's tennis
tournament played in Melbourne, Australia from 1982, 1984 and 1985. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on outdoor grass courts.
Tennis
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tournament played in Melbourne, Australia from 1982, 1984 and 1985. The event was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and was held on outdoor grass courts.
Men's singles
Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
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1982 | Pat Cash Pat Cash Patrick Hart "Pat" Cash is a retired Australian professional tennis player who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1987.-Early career:... |
Rod Frawley Rod Frawley Rod Frawley is a former tennis player from Australia, who won one singles title and five doubles titles during his professional career... |
6–4, 7–6 |
1984 | Dan Cassidy Dan Cassidy Dan Cassidy is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He was born in Hollywood, Florida.During his career, Cassidy won 1 singles title. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 74 in 1985 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 62 in 1986.-Singles titles... |
John Fitzgerald | 7–6, 7–6 |
1985 1985 Melbourne Outdoor The 1985 Melbourne Outdoor was an Grand Prix tournament held in Melbourne, Australia. The tournament was held from 23 to 29 December and was played on outdoor grass courts.-Men's Singles:... |
Jonathan Canter | Peter Doohan Peter Doohan Peter Doohan is a former tennis player from Australia, who won one singles title and five doubles titles during his career. The right-hander reached his highest singles ATP-ranking on 3 August 1987, when he became the number 43 of the world... |
5–7, 6–3, 6–4 |
Doubles
Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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1982 | Eddie Edwards Eddie Edwards (tennis) Eddie Edwards is a retired professional tour tennis player.The right-handed Edwards was a tour regular from the mid 1970s to the end of 1987. He played in singles a total of 112 grand prix and 24 grand slam tournaments... Jonathan Smith Jonathan Smith (tennis) Jonathan Smith is a former professional tennis player. He was born in Exeter, England.Smith 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. 98 in 1983.-Doubles titles :-Runner-ups... |
Broderick Dyke Broderick Dyke Broderick Dyke , is a former professional tennis player from Australia.Dyke enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 8 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No... Wayne Hampson |
7–6, 6–3 |
1984 | Broderick Dyke Broderick Dyke Broderick Dyke , is a former professional tennis player from Australia.Dyke enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 8 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 times. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No... Wally Masur Wally Masur Wally Masur is a tennis coach, television commentator, and former professional tennis player from Sydney, Australia.... |
Mike Bauer Mike Bauer Mike Bauer is a retired American tour professional tennis player. Bauer won three singles and nine top-tier doubles titles during his career. He reached a career high singles ranking of World No. 29 in November 1984.... Scott McCain |
6–7, 6–3, 7–6 |
1985 | Darren Cahill Darren Cahill Darren Cahill is a tennis coach and former professional tennis player from Australia.Nicknamed "Killer", Cahill turned professional in 1984... Peter Carter |
Brett Dickinson Roberto Saad Roberto Saad Roberto Saad , is a former professional tennis player from Argentina.Saad 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. 36 in 1988.-Doubles titles :-Runner-ups :-External links:... |
7–6, 6–1 |