The Chicago Open also known as the Volvo Chicago Open,[1] its sponsored name is a defunct professional tennis tournament founded in 1973 as the Chicago International until 1975 both events were played on indoor carpet courts. This initial tournament and this event were part of the Grand Prix circuit. It was held annually at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, US, from 1985 to 1987. It is unrelated to a World Championship Tennis event held in Chicago for one year in 1982.
| Chicago Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Chicago Grand Prix (1985–1987) |
| Tour | Grand Prix circuit (1985–1987), ATP Tour (1991) |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Abolished | 1987 |
| Editions | 7 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, US (1985–1987) |
| Venue | UIC Pavilion |
| Surface | Carpet (i) (1985–1987) |
The singles tournament saw four American players reach the final in the three years of the tournament: Tim Mayotte won the title in 1987 against countryman David Pate, John McEnroe beat compatriot Jimmy Connors in 1985. Boris Becker defeated Ivan Lendl in 1986. In doubles, American duo Ken Flach and Robert Seguso reached the final on two occasions, winning in 1986 and losing in 1985.
Past finals
editSingles
editIncluded:[2]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 |  Tom Okker |  John Newcombe | 3–6, 7–6, 6–3 |
| 1974 |  Stan Smith | Marty Riessen | 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 1975 | Roscoe Tanner | John Alexander | 6–1, 6–7, 7–6 |
| 1976-84: not held | |||
| 1985 | John McEnroe | Jimmy Connors | Walkover |
| 1986 |  Boris Becker |  Ivan Lendl | 7–6, 6–3 |
| 1987 | Tim Mayotte | David Pate | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1988-90: not held | |||
| 1991 | John McEnroe | Patrick McEnroe | 3–6, 6–2, 6–4 |
Doubles
edit| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Paul Annacone Christo van Rensburg | Mike De Palmer Gary Donnelly | 6–3, 7–6(7–4) |
| 1986 | Ken Flach Robert Seguso | Eddie Edwards Francisco González | 6–0, 7–5 |
| 1985 | Johan Kriek Yannick Noah | Ken Flach Robert Seguso | 3–6, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1, 6–4 |
Event Names
edit- Official
- Chicago International (1973)
- Chicago International Tennis Festival (1974–75)
- Chicago International Open (1985–86)
- Chicago Grand Prix (1987)
- Chicago Open (1991)
- Sponsored
- Tam International (1973–75)
- Volvo Tennis Chicago (1985–87)
- Volvo Chicago Open (1991)[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Sokolowski, Alexandre (3 March 2025). "March 3, 1991: The day John McEnroe won his final singles title, against brother Patrick". TENNIS MAJORS. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ↑ "Chicago Overview - Winners Roll". ATP Tour. Retrieved 21 April 2015.
- ↑ Sokolowski, Alexandre TM