1984 Virginia Slims of Washington

The 1984 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the GWU Charles Smith Center in Washington in the United States that was part of the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from January 2 through January 8, 1984. Sixth-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the singles title.[1][2][3][4]

1984 Virginia Slims of Washington
DateJanuary 2 – 8
Edition13th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationWashington, D.C., U.S.
VenueGWU Charles Smith Center
Champions
Singles
Hana Mandlíková
Doubles
Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh

Finals

Singles

Hana Mandlíková defeated Zina Garrison 6–1, 6–1

  • It was Mandlíková's 1st singles title of the year and the 17th of her career.

Doubles

Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh defeated Leslie Allen / Anne White 6–1, 6–7, 6–2

  • It was Potter's 1st title of the year and the 16th of her career. It was Walsh's 1st title of the year and the 25th of her career.

Prize money
Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $30,000 $15,000 $7,350 $3,600 $1,900 $1,100
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References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 483–484.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1984). World of Tennis 1984 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Willow Books. pp. 193–194. ISBN 0002181223.
  3. "1984 Virginia Slims of Washington – Fact Sheet". Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. Philip Morris. November 10, 1983 – via University of California San Francisco.
  4. "Virginia Slims of Washington – Tournament Highlights". Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. Philip Morris. January 8, 1984 – via University of California San Francisco.
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