1980 Central Fidelity Banks International

The 1980 Central Fidelity Banks International was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Robins Center in Richmond, Virginia in the United States. The event was part of the AA[lower-alpha 2] category of the 1980 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from July 21 through July 27, 1980. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][1]

1980 Central Fidelity Banks International
DateJuly 21–27
Edition2nd
CategoryColgate Series (AA)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet[lower-alpha 1] / indoor
LocationRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
VenueRobins Center
Champions
Singles
Martina Navratilova
Doubles
Billie Jean King
Martina Navratilova

Finals

Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Mary-Lou Piatek 6–3, 6–0

  • It was Navratilova's 10th singles title of the year and the 44th of her career.

Doubles

Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated Pam Shriver / Anne Smith 6–4, 4–6, 6–3

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $20,000 $10,000 $4,800 $2,100 $1,100 $550

Notes

  1. Sporteze.
  2. Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000.[1]
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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 136, 161. ISBN 9780362020342.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 355, 367–368.
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