1980 Avon Championships of Seattle

The 1980 Avon Championships of Seattle was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington in the United States that was part of the 1980 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from January 28 through February 3, 1980.[1] Second-seeded Tracy Austin won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[2]

1980 Avon Championships of Seattle
DateJanuary 28 – February 3
Edition4th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationSeattle, Washington, U.S.
VenueSeattle Center Arena
Champions
Singles
Tracy Austin
Doubles
Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Tracy Austin defeated Virginia Wade 6–2, 7–6(7–1)

  • It was Austin's 2nd title of the year and the 12th of her career.

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull defeated Virginia Wade / Greer Stevens 6–4, 2–6, 7–5

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $30,000 $15,000 $7,500 $7,200 $3,500 $1,750 $1,000

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 355, 358.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 181–182. ISBN 9780362020342.
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