Sponsored Links
-->

Thursday, July 12, 2018

December, 2011 | The Tennis Freaks
src: the-tennis-freaks.com

The 1980 Australian Open was a tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the Kooyong Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. It was the 69th edition of the Australian Open and was held from 26 December 1980 through 4 January 1981. The singles titles were won by American Brian Teacher and Czechoslovakian Hana Mandlíková.


Video 1980 Australian Open



Seniors

Men's singles

Brian Teacher defeated Kim Warwick 7-5, 7-6(7-4), 6-3

o It was Teacher's 1st and only career Grand Slam singles title.

Women's singles

Hana Mandlíková defeated Wendy Turnbull 6-0, 7-5

o It was Mandlíková's 1st career Grand Slam singles title.

Men's doubles

Mark Edmondson / Kim Warwick defeated Peter McNamara / Paul McNamee 7-5, 6-4

  • It was Edmondson's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title. It was Warwick's 2nd career Grand Slam title and his 2nd Australian Open title.

Women's doubles

Betsy Nagelsen / Martina Navratilova defeated Ann Kiyomura / Candy Reynolds 6-4, 6-4

o It was Nagelsen's 2nd and last career Grand Slam doubles title.
o It was Navratilova's 7th career Grand Slam doubles title and her 1st title at the Australian Open.

Mixed doubles

The competition was not held between 1970 and 1986.

Maps 1980 Australian Open



Juniors

Boys' Singles

Craig Miller defeated Wally Masur 7-6, 6-2

Girls' Singles

Anne Minter defeated Elizabeth Sayers 6-4, 6-2


1980 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX - Calder Raceway - YouTube
src: i.ytimg.com


References


Green and golden: Notable Australian former players | WTA Tennis
src: www.wtatennis.com


External links

  • Official website Australian Open


Source of article : Wikipedia