1992 Federal Express International

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1992 Federal Express International
DateFebruary 10–16
Edition22nd
CategoryChampionship Series
Draw48S / 24D
Prize money$630,000
SurfaceHard / indoor
LocationMemphis, Tennessee, TN, U.S.
VenueRacquet Club of Memphis
Attendance56,594
Champions
Singles
United States MaliVai Washington[1]
Doubles
Australia Mark Woodforde / Australia Todd Woodbridge[2]
← 1991 · U.S. National Indoor Championships · 1993 →

The 1992 Federal Express International[a], also known as the U.S. National Indoor Championships, was a men's tennis tournament held at the Racquet Club of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee in the United States. The event was part of the Championship Series of the 1992 ATP Tour. It was the 22nd edition of the tournament and was held from February 10 through February 16, 1992, and played on indoor hard courts.[3] MaliVai Washington, who was seeded 13th, won the singles title and earned $103,000 first-prize money.[4][5]

Finals

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Singles

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United States MaliVai Washington defeated South Africa Wayne Ferreira 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Washington's first singles title of his career.

Doubles

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Australia Mark Woodforde / Australia Todd Woodbridge defeated United States Kevin Curren / South Africa Gary Muller 7–5, 4–6, 7–6(7–5)

  • It was Woodforde's 2nd doubles title of the year and the 10th of his career. It was Woodbridge's 2nd doubles title of the year and the 10th of his career.

Notes

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  1. ^ Due to falling car sales Volvo ended its six-year sponsorship of the event. Pending the search for a new event sponsor Federal Express, headquartered in Memphis, agreed to sponsor the event for this edition only.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "1992 Memphis – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1992 Memphis – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ a b Phil Stukenborg (February 9, 1992). "Tournament at crossroads". The Commercial Appeal. pp. D1, D12 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Phil Stukenborg (February 17, 1992). "Washington blasts way to Fed Ex title". The Commercial Appeal. pp. D1, D3 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1993). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1993. London: Collins Willow. pp. 120, 125. ISBN 9780002185080.
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