The Chicago Open also known as the Volvo Chicago Open, 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.
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
Singles Included: YearChampionsRunners-upScore1973 Tom Okker John Newcombe 3–6, 7–6, 6–31974 Stan Smith Marty Riessen 3–6, 6–1, 6–41975 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, 6–31987 Tim Mayotte David Pate 6–4, 6–2 1988-90: not held 1991 John McEnroe Patrick McEnroe 3–6, 6–2, 6–4
Doubles YearChampionsRunners-upScore 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 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)Sokolowski, Alexandre TM
See also List of tennis tournaments
References
External links ATP tournament profile