The Brasília Open (aka Philips Cup Aberto da República) is a defunct men's tennis tournament that was played on the ATP Tour for one year in 1991. The event was held in September in Brasilia, Brazil and was played on outdoor carpet courts set-up on the lawn outside the Congresso Nacional.[1] The prize money for the event was $225,000 and Andrés Gómez won the singles title.[2][3]
Philips Cup Aberto da República | |
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Defunct tennis tournament | |
Tour | ATP Tour |
Founded | 1991 |
Abolished | 1991 |
Location | Brasilia, Brazil |
Venue | Congresso Nacional |
Surface | Carpet |
Finals
editSingles
editYear | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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1991 | Andrés Gómez | Javier Sánchez | 6–4, 3–6, 6–3 |
Doubles
editYear | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
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1991 | Kent Kinnear Roger Smith |
Ricardo Acioly Mauro Menezes |
6–4, 6–3 |
References
edit- ^ Jornal do Brasil, 16 Sept 1991
- ^ "ATP Scores Centre – 1991 Brasilia". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1992). The International Tennis Federation World of Tennis 1992. London: CollinsWillow. pp. 119, 139. ISBN 9780002184304.
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