1985 Virginia Slims of Washington

The 1985 Virginia Slims of Washington, also known as the VS of Washington, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Washington, D.C. in the United States that was part of the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series[lower-alpha 1]. It was the 14th edition of the event and was played from January 7 through January 13, 1985. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and $28,000 first-prize money.[1]

1985 Virginia Slims of Washington
DateJanuary 7–13
Edition14th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
Martina Navratilova
Doubles
Gigi Fernández
Martina Navratilova

Finals

Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Manuela Maleeva 6–3, 6–2

  • It was Navratilova's 1st singles title of the year and the 100th of her career.

Doubles

Gigi Fernández / Martina Navratilova defeated Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Helena Suková 6–3, 3–6 6–3

Notes

  1. The 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series ran from March 1984 through March 1985.[1]
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References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 222, 225, 229–230. ISBN 0002181703.
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