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 | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 7–13 |
| Edition | 14th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Washington, 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
- The 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series ran from March 1984 through March 1985.[1]
References
- 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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