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1985 WCT Houston Shootout


The 1985 WCT Houston Shootout was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet 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 the inaugural edition of the tournament and was played in Houston, United States from February 25 through March 3, 1985. First-seeded John McEnroe won the singles title and earned $60,000 prize money.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 1985 WCT Houston Shootout – Singles

USA John McEnroe defeated RSA Kevin Curren, 7–5, 6–1, 7–6(7–4)

  • It was McEnroe's 2nd singles title of the year and the 61st of his career.

Doubles

Main article: 1985 WCT Houston Shootout – Doubles

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

Prize money

SinglesDoubles*
$60,000$30,000
$18,000$9,000
  • per team

References

References

  1. "1985 Houston – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1985 Houston – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. (March 4, 1985). "McEnroe Is Winner; 15 Aces". The New York Times.
  4. (1986). "The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986". Willow Books.
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