The 1984 Japan Open Tennis Championships was a

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Tokyo, Japan that was part of the

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. The tournament was held from 8 October through 14 October 1984.

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and

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won the singles titles.

Finals

Men's singles

defeated

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6–3, 7–5 *It was Pate's 1st singles title of his career.

Women's singles

defeated Shawn Foltz 6–4, 6–2 * It was Drescher' only career title.

Men's doubles

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defeated Mark Dickson /

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6–7, 6–4, 6–3 *It was Dowlen's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career. It was Odizor's 2nd title of the year and the 5th of her career.

Women's doubles

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defeated Emilse Raponi-Longo / Adriana Villagrán-Reami 6–3, 6–2 * It was Nagelsen's 3rd title of the year and the 14th of her career. It was Reynolds' 3rd title of the year and the 20th of her career.

References

External links

Official website

Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament profile
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