2000 Axa Cup

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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]

Date21–27 February
Edition23rd
Draw32S / 16D
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2000 AXA Cup
Date21–27 February
Edition23rd
CategoryInternational Series Gold
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money£500,000
SurfaceHard / indoor
LocationLondon, England
VenueLondon Arena
Champions
Singles
Switzerland Marc Rosset[1]
Doubles
South Africa David Adams
South Africa John-Laffnie De Jager[2]
 1999 ·
· 2001 
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Finals

Singles

Switzerland Marc Rosset defeated Russia 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

South Africa David Adams / South Africa John-Laffnie De Jager defeated United States Jan-Michael Gambill / United States 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.

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