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1982 South African Open (tennis)

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1982 South African Open
Date23–28 November
Edition79th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$300,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
United States Vitas Gerulaitis[1]
Doubles
United States Brian Gottfried / South Africa Frew McMillan[2]
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The 1982 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1982 Volvo Grand Prix. It was the 79th edition of the tournament and was held from 23 November through 28 November 1982. Vitas Gerulaitis won his second consecutive singles title at the event.

Finals

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Singles

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United States Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Argentina Guillermo Vilas 7–6, 6–2, 4–6, 7–6

  • It was Gerulaitis' 5th singles title of the year and the 24th of his career.

Doubles

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United States Brian Gottfried / South Africa Frew McMillan defeated Israel Schlomo Glickstein / United States Andrew Pattison 6–2, 6–2

References

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  1. ^ "1982 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1982 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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