The 2000 AXA Cup was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the London Arena in London, England and was part of the International Series Gold of the 2000 ATP Tour. It was the 23rd edition of the tournament, the third and final one held in London, England, and ran from February 21 through February 27, 2000. Unseeded Marc Rosset won the singles title.[3] The centre court surface, which was laid on wooden boards on top of an ice rink, was re-laid during the tournament after Yevgeny Kafelnikov complained it was dangerous.[4]
2000 AXA Cup | |
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Date | 21–27 February |
Edition | 23rd |
Category | International Series Gold |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | £500,000 |
Surface | Hard / indoor |
Location | London, England |
Venue | London Arena |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Marc Rosset[1] | |
Doubles | |
David Adams John-Laffnie De Jager[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editMarc Rosset defeated Yevgeny Kafelnikov 6–4, 6–4
- It was Rosset's 2nd singles title of the year and the 15th and the last of his career.
Doubles
editDavid Adams / John-Laffnie De Jager defeated Jan-Michael Gambill / Scott Humphries 6–3, 6–7(7–9), 7–6(13–11)
- It was Adams' 2nd title of the year and the 15th of his career. It was Humphries' 2nd title of the year and the 6th of his career.
References
edit- ^ "2000 Milan – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "2000 Milan – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "Rosset takes London prize". BBC News. 27 February 2000.
- ^ "'Dangerous' court relaid". BBC News. 25 February 2000.