The 1980 Tokyo Indoor, also known by its sponsored name "Seiko World Super Tennis", was a men's

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tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Olympic Pool Arena in

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, Japan that was part of the

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circuit. The tournament was held from 27 October through 2 November 1980. It was a major tournament of the Grand Prix tennis circuit and matches were the best of three sets. Second-seeded

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won the singles title and the accompanying $48,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated Tim Gullikson 6–1, 6–2 * It was Connors's 6th singles title of the year and the 85th of his

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Doubles

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defeated

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6–3, 3–6, 7–6

References

External links

ITF tournament edition details
{{1980 Volvo Grand Prix

Tokyo Indoor The Tokyo Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played in Tokyo, Japan on indoor carpet courts from 1966 to 1995. History The event was established in 1966 but had periods when it was not staged. It was played as part of the Grand Prix Tennis Tour ...

Tokyo Indoor