The Tampa Open is a defunct Grand Prix affiliated men’s tennis tournament played from 1980 to 1983. It was held in the Tampa Bay area, Florida in the United States and played on outdoor hard courts from 1980 to 1982 and on indoor carpet courts in 1983. The first three editions were played at the East Lake Woodlands Golf and Country Club while the last edition was held at the USF Sun Dome.[1][2][3]
Finals
Singles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 |  Paul McNamee |
 Stan Smith |
6–4, 6–3 |
| 1981 | Mel Purcell |
Jeff Borowiak |
4–6, 6–4, 6–3 |
| 1982 | Brian Gottfried |
Mike Estep |
6–7(6–8), 6–2, 6–4 |
| 1983 | Johan Kriek |
Robert Lutz |
6–2, 6–4 |
Doubles
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Paul Kronk Paul McNamee |
Steve Docherty John James |
6–4, 7–5 |
| 1981 |  Bernard Mitton Butch Walts |
David Carter Paul Kronk |
6–3, 3–6, 6–1 |
| 1982 | Tim Gullikson Tom Gullikson |
Brian Gottfried Hank Pfister |
6–2, 6–3 |
| 1983 | Tony Giammalva Steve Meister |
Eric Fromm Drew Gitlin |
3–6, 6–1, 7–5 |
References
- ^ Mark Leary (January 29, 1980). “Grand Slam will feature tennis’ best – almost”. Fort-Meyers News Press. p. 3C.
The Robinson’s Men’s Tennis Open (March 31-April 6 at East Lake Woodlands), a $50,000 Volvo Grand Prix event (…).
- ^ Greg Gordon (April 25, 1982). “Tennis anyone? area fans have pick of pros”. The Tampa Tribune. p. 9-D.
Where: East Lake Woodlands Golf and Country Club, Oldsmar.
- ^ Greg Gordon (May 14, 1984). “Tampa may get major tennis event”. The Tampa Tribune. p. 7-C.
The $75,000 Robinson’s Men’s Tennis Open lasted four years in Tampa, three at the East Lake Woodlands Golf and Country Club in Oldsmar and one at the Sun Dome in the University of South Florida campus.
See also
- Eckerd Open – women’s tournament (1971–1990) held in Tampa Bay Area
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