The Dallas Open, also known by its sponsored name Paine Webber Classic, is a defunct,

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affiliated men's

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tournament. It was held for one year in

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from September 12 to September 18, 1983, and was played on outdoor

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s. It was the successor to the

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which was cancelled after the 1982 edition due to a loss of sponsorship. Initially the replacement tournament was planned in Atlantic City but this was later changed to Dallas. Notable players included

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, John Fitzgerald, John Alexander,

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, and

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Finals

Singles

Doubles

References

External links

ITF tournament profile
Defunct tennis tournaments in the United States Dallas Open Grand Prix tennis circuit Dallas Open Tennis tournaments in Texas Sports in Dallas {{Dallas-stub