1985 Volvo Tennis Chicago

January 2025 1985 Volvo Tennis Chicago April 1–7 1st Grand Prix circuit 32S / 16D $250,000 Carpet / indoor Chicago, Illinois, US UIC Pavilion USA John McEnroe1985 Chicago – Singles draw https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/chicago/411/1985/draws?matchtype=singles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) USA Johan Kriek / FRA Yannick Noah1985 Chicago – Doubles draw https://www.atptour.com/en/scores/archive/chicago/411/1985/draws?matchtype=doubles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Chicago Grand Prix (tennis) Chicago Grand Prix The 1985 Volvo Tennis Chicago was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from April 1 through April 7, 1985. First-seeded John McEnroe, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title after his opponent in the final, second-seed Jimmy Connors, withdrew due to a back injury.Ed Sherman McEnroe wins by default https://www.newspapers.com/image/388342801/ Chicago Tribune April 8, 1985 2 Section 4 A muscle tear in his lower back forced Connors, 32, to withdraw from his match Sunday against John McEnroe in the final of the Volvo Tennis/Chicago at the Pavilion. Newspapers.com limited The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986 1986 Willow Books London 9780002182096 147–148 John Barrett Finals Singles USA John McEnroe defeated USA Jimmy Connors walkover It was McEnroe's 5th singles title of the year and the 63rd of his career Doubles USA Johan Kriek / FRA Yannick Noah defeated USA Ken Flach / USA Robert Seguso 3–6, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1, 6–4 See also Connors–McEnroe rivalry References External links ITF tournament edition details Volvo Tennis Chicago Volvo Tennis Chicago Volvo Tennis Chicago Volvo Tennis Chicago