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tournament that was held at the

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in Tokyo, Japan from 1978 to 1986. The indoor tournament was played in April each year and consisted of a four-man draw. The event was not recognized as an official tournament by the

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(ATP) or the

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(ITF) but still attracted the world's leading players due to the financial rewards.

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won the event a record four times. The 1983 edition was noteworthy as it was

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's last tournament before his retirement.

Results

Singles

Draws

1978

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

Notes

References

{{Reflist, 2 Carpet court tennis tournaments Defunct tennis tournaments in Japan Exhibition tennis tournaments Recurring sporting events established in 1978 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1986 1978 establishments in Japan 1986 disestablishments in Japan