1984 Pretty Polly Classic

The 1984 Pretty Polly Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet court at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England that was part of the Category 3[lower-alpha 1] tier of the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from 22 October until 28 October 1984. Seventh-seeded Sylvia Hanika won the singles title and earned $32,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]

1984 Pretty Polly Classic
Date22–28 October
Edition7th
CategoryCategory 3
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationBrighton, England
VenueBrighton Centre
Champions
Singles
Sylvia Hanika
Doubles
Alycia Moulton / Paula Smith

Finals

Singles

Sylvia Hanika defeated Joanne Russell 6–3, 1–6, 6–2

  • It was Hanika's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of her career.

Doubles

Alycia Moulton / Paula Smith defeated Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh 6–7, 6–3, 7–5

  • It was Moulton's 1st title of the year and the 5th of her career. It was Smith's 3rd title of the year and the 11th of her career.

Notes
  1. Tournaments with prize money for the women f at least $150,000.[1]
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References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 217, 229–230. ISBN 0002181703.
  2. "Sylvia Hanika of West Germany produced a superb display..." UPI. 28 October 1984.
  3. "Tennis". The Washington Post. 28 October 1984.
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