1980 Volvo Masters

The 1980 Masters (also known as the 1980 Volvo Masters for sponsorship reasons)[2] was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts and held at the Madison Square Garden, in New York City, New York, United States from January 14 through January 18, 1981. It was the year-end championship of the 1980 Volvo Grand Prix tour. First-seeded Björn Borg won the singles title and earned $100,000 first-prize money.

1980 Volvo Masters
DateJanuary 14–18, 1981
Edition11th
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationNew York City, U.S.
VenueMadison Square Garden
Attendance132,174 [1]
Champions
Singles
Björn Borg
Doubles
Peter Fleming / John McEnroe

Finals

Singles

Björn Borg defeated Ivan Lendl, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2.

Doubles

Peter Fleming / John McEnroe defeated Peter McNamara / Paul McNamee 6–4, 6–3.

Prize money

Event W F SF 5th–6th 7th–8th
Singles [1] $100,000 $64,000 $45,000 $20,000 $13,000
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References

  1. The ATP Media Guide to the 1981 Volvo Grand Prix. Lynn: H.O. Zimman, Inc. 1981. p. 164.
  2. Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.
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