The Quito Open, also known as the Quite Grand Prix, was a Grand Prix affiliated men's professional tennis tournament played from 1979 to 1982. It was held in Quito in Ecuador and played on outdoor clay courts. The city is located at 2,800 m (9,200 ft) above mean sea level. The lower air pressure means breathing is more difficult for players and the ball flies faster.

Quito Open
Defunct tennis tournament
Event nameQuito Open
Quito Grand Prix
TourGrand Prix circuit
Founded1979
Abolished1982
Editions4
LocationQuito, Ecuador
SurfaceClay / outdoor

Andrés Gómez was the most successful competitor at the event, winning the singles competition in 1982 and twice taking the doubles title in 1980 and 1981 partnering Chilean Hans Gildemeister.[1]

Results

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Singles

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1979   Víctor Pecci   José Higueras 2–6, 6–4, 6–2
1980   José Luis Clerc   Víctor Pecci 6–4, 1–6, 10–8
1981   Eddie Dibbs   David Carter 3–6, 6–0, 7–5
1982   Andrés Gómez   Loïc Courteau 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

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Year Champions Runners-up Score
1979   Álvaro Fillol
  Jaime Fillol
  Iván Molina
  Jairo Velasco Sr.
6–7, 6–3, 6–1
1980   Hans Gildemeister
  Andrés Gómez
  José Luis Clerc
  Belus Prajoux
6–3, 1–6, 6–4
1981   Hans Gildemeister
  Andrés Gómez
  David Carter
  Ricardo Ycaza
7–5, 6–3
1982   Jaime Fillol
  Pedro Rebolledo
  Egan Adams
  Rocky Royer
6–2, 6–3

See also

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References

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  1. ^ S.A.P, El Mercurio (10 July 2014). "Chile pierde la sede del ATP de Viña del Mar después de 21 años en el circuito". Emol. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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