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| {{for|the pool event|International Challenge of Champions}} | |||
| {{Infobox tennis tournament | |||
| |name = Challenge of Champions | |||
| |type = defunct | |||
| |event name = | |||
| |tour = Invitational/Exhibition | |||
| |founded = 1981 | |||
| |ended = 1989 | |||
| |editions = 10 | |||
| |location = ], U.S. <br> ], U.S. (1985–1989) <br> ], U.S. (1984) | |||
| |venue = | |||
| |surface = ] (indoor) (1984-1987) <br> ] (green) (1988-1989) | |||
| |website = | |||
| }} | |||
| The '''Challenge of Champions''' was an exhibition tennis tournament. Featuring a roster of 8 invited players, it was not recognized by the sport's main sanctioning bodies, but was one of the most lucrative and better regarded non-tour events. Beginning in 1980, it was organized by ] company ], which the following year launched a sister event called the ] in ].<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=January 11, 1981 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/947979157/ |title=Tennis roundup |newspaper=The Toronto Star |page=C10 {{subscription required|via=newspapers.com}}}}</ref> The tournament was discontinued after the 1989 edition. | |||
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| == Past finals== | == Past finals== | ||
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For the pool event, see International Challenge of Champions. Tennis tournament| Challenge of Champions | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | Invitational/Exhibition |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Abolished | 1989 |
| Editions | 10 |
| Location | Chicago, U.S. Atlanta, U.S. (1985–1989) Las Vegas, U.S. (1984) |
| Surface | Carpet (indoor) (1984-1987) Clay (green) (1988-1989) |
The Challenge of Champions was an exhibition tennis tournament. Featuring a roster of 8 invited players, it was not recognized by the sport's main sanctioning bodies, but was one of the most lucrative and better regarded non-tour events. Beginning in 1980, it was organized by Canadian company Concert Productions International, which the following year launched a sister event called the Molson Challenge in Toronto. The tournament was discontinued after the 1989 edition.
Past finals
| Year | Dates | Location | Surface | Prize Money | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | April 26–30 | Atlanta | Clay (green) | $1,200,000 |  Andre Agassi
|
Michael Chang
|
6–3, 6–2 |
| 1988 | April 28–May 1 | Atlanta | Clay (green) | $1,200,000 |  Ivan Lendl
|
 Stefan Edberg
|
2–6, 6–1, 6–3 |
| 1987 | October 6–11 | Atlanta | Carpet (indoor) | $1,200,000 | John McEnroe
|
Paul Annacone
|
6–4, 7–5 |
| 1986 | *November 25–30, 1986 | Atlanta | Carpet (indoor) | $1,200,000 |  Boris Becker
|
John McEnroe
|
3–6, 6–3, 7–5 |
| 1985 | January 6–12, 1986 | Atlanta | Carpet (indoor) | $1,000,000 | Ivan Lendl
|
Jimmy Connors
|
6–2, 6–3 |
| 1984 | January 6–11, 1985 | Las Vegas | $200,000 | John McEnroe
|
 Guillermo Vilas
|
7–5, 6–0 | |
| 1983 | January 3–8, 1984 | Chicago | Carpet (indoor) | $250,000 | Jimmy Connors
|
 Andrés Gómez
|
6–3, 6–2, 6–1 |
| 1982 | January 4–9, 1983 | Chicago | Carpet (indoor) | $250,000 | Ivan Lendl
|
Jimmy Connors
|
4–6, 6–4, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1981 | January 6–11, 1982 | Chicago | Carpet (indoor) | $310,000 | Jimmy Connors
|
John McEnroe
|
6–7, 7–5, 6–7, 7–5, 6–4 |
| 1980 | January 7–12, 1981 | Chicago | Carpet (indoor) | $310,000 | John McEnroe
|
Jimmy Connors
|
6–2, 6–4, 6–1 |
- Held twice during the 1986 calendar year like the Nabisco Masters
References
- "Tennis roundup". The Toronto Star. January 11, 1981. p. C10 – via newspapers.com (subscription required) .
- World of Tennis annuals