1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York

The 1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Monticello, New York in the United States. It was part of the 1985 WTA Tour and was played from August 19 through August 25, 1985. It was the first tournament in Monticello and the first in New York to feature both singles and doubles competitions. Second-seeded Barbara Potter won the singles title.[1][2]

1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York
DateAugust 19–25
Edition6th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationMonticello, New York, United States
Champions
Singles
Barbara Potter
Doubles
Mercedes Paz / Gabriela Sabatini

Finals

Singles

Barbara Potter defeated Helen Kelesi 4–6, 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

Mercedes Paz / Gabriela Sabatini defeated Andrea Holíková / Kateřina Böhmová 5–7, 6–4, 6–3

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1986). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986. London: Willow Books. pp. 197, 223. ISBN 9780002182096.
  2. "Barbara Potter, competing in her first tournament in six..." UPI. August 26, 1985.
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