Date 23 June - 6 July Category Grand Slam (ITF) Prize money £293,464 | Edition 94th Draw 128S / 64D / 64MX Surface Grass | |
The 1980 Wimbledon Championships was a tennis tournament that took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, England. The tournament ran from 23 June until 6 July. It was the 94th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the second Grand Slam tennis event of 1980.
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Prize money
The total prize money for 1980 championships was £293,464. The winner of the men's title earned £20,000 while the women's singles champion earned £18,000.
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Men's Singles
Björn Borg defeated John McEnroe, 1–6, 7–5, 6–3, 6–7 (16–18), 8–6
• It was Borg's 10th career Grand Slam singles title and his 5th and last title at Wimbledon. The match that was played was believed to be the greatest match ever.Women's Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Chris Evert 6–1, 7–6 (7–4)
• It was Goolagong Cawley's 7th and last career Grand Slam singles title and her 3rd title at Wimbledon.Men's Doubles
Peter McNamara / Paul McNamee defeated Bob Lutz / Stan Smith 7–6 (7–5), 6–3, 6–7 (4–7), 6–4
Women's Doubles
Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith defeated Rosemary Casals / Wendy Turnbull 4–6, 7–5, 6–1
Mixed Doubles
Tracy Austin / John Austin defeated Dianne Fromholtz / Mark Edmondson 4–6, 7–6 (8–6), 6–3
Boys' Singles
Thierry Tulasne defeated Hans-Dieter Beutel 6–4, 3–6, 6–4
Girls' Singles
Debbie Freeman defeated Susan Leo 7–6, 7–5