The 1985 WCT Tournament of Champions was a men's
tennis
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tournament played on outdoor
clay court
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s in
Forest Hills,
Queens
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New York City
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in the United States. The event was part of the Super Series of the
1985 Grand Prix circuit and was organized by
World Championship Tennis (WCT). It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from May 6 through May 12, 1985. No.2 seeded
Ivan Lendl won the singles title, his second at the event after 1982.
Finals
Singles
Ivan Lendl defeated
John McEnroe
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6–3, 6–3
* It was Lendl's 4th singles title of the year and the 46th of his
career
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Doubles
Ken Flach /
Robert Seguso defeated
Givaldo Barbosa
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Most of his tennis success was in doubles. During his career, he won three doubles titles. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 32 in ...
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Ivan Kley
Ivan Kley (born 29 June 1958) is a former professional tennis player from Brazil.
During his career, he won one doubles title. He achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world number 56 in 1985.
Grand Prix career finals Doubles: 2 (1–1)
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7–5, 6–2
See also
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Lendl–McEnroe rivalry
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References
External links
International Tennis Federation – tournament edition details
{{1985 Nabisco Grand Prix
1985 Grand Prix (tennis)
World Championship Tennis Tournament of Champions
WCT Tournament of Champions
The WCT Tournament of Champions (also Shakeys Tournament of Champions for sponsorship purposes in 1977 and 1978) is a defunct men's tennis tournament that was held on the WCT Tour from 1977–1990. It was held in Lakeway, Texas in 1977, Las Vegas, ...
WCT Tournament of Champions
The WCT Tournament of Champions (also Shakeys Tournament of Champions for sponsorship purposes in 1977 and 1978) is a defunct men's tennis tournament that was held on the WCT Tour from 1977–1990. It was held in Lakeway, Texas in 1977, Las Vegas, ...