1983 World Championship Tennis Finals

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1983 World Championship Tennis Finals
DateApril 26 – May 1
Edition13th
Category
Dallas, Texas, United States
VenueReunion Arena
Champions
Singles
United States John McEnroe[1]
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The 1983 World Championship Tennis Finals was a men's

Dallas, Texas in the United States and was held from April 26 through May 1, 1983. Second-seeded John McEnroe won the title, his third at the tournament, and the accompanying $150,000 first-prize money after defeating defending champion Ivan Lendl in a five-set final that lasted 4 hours and 16 minutes.[2][3]

Final

Singles

United States John McEnroe defeated Czechoslovakia Ivan Lendl 6–2, 4–6, 6–3, 6–7(5–7), 7–6(7–0)

  • It was McEnroe's 2nd singles title of the year and the 41st of his career.

See also

References

  1. ^ "1983 Dallas – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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  3. ^ Neil Amdur (May 4, 1983). "Lendl assails McEnroe". The New York Times. p. B9.

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