1985 WCT Houston Shootout

1985 WCT Houston Shootout
Date February 25 – March 3
Edition 1st
Category Grand Prix (WCT)
Draw 32S/16D
Prize money $300,000
Surface Carpet
Location Houston, United States[1]
Champions
Singles
United States John McEnroe [2]
Doubles
United States Peter Fleming / United States John McEnroe [3]

The 1985 WCT Houston Shootout was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was a World Championship Tennis event which was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix, as the two organisations had reunited. It was played in Houston, United States from February 25 through March 3, 1985. John McEnroe won the singles title and $60,000 prize money.[1][4]

Champions

Singles

United States John McEnroe defeated South Africa Kevin Curren, 7–5, 6–1, 7–6(7–4)

Doubles

United States Peter Fleming / United States John McEnroe defeated United States Hank Pfister / United States Ben Testerman, 6–3, 6–2

References

  1. 1 2 "Houston 1985 - Overview". ITFTennis.com.
  2. "ATP – 1985 Houston Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. ATP.
  3. "ATP – 1985 Houston Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. ATP.
  4. "McEnroe Is Winner; 15 Aces". The New York Times. March 4, 1985.
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