The 1982 Avon Championships of Kansas City was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri in the United States that was part of the 1982 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from February 8 through February 14, 1982.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[2][3]
| 1982 Avon Championships of Kansas City | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8–14 February |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Avon Championships circuit |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Venue | Municipal Auditorium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
| Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Martina Navratilova defeated Barbara Potter 6–2, 6–2
- It was Navratilova's 4th singles title of the year and the 59th of her career.
Doubles edit
Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh defeated Mary Lou Piatek / Anne Smith 4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $22,000 | $11,000 | $6,050 | $3,000 | $1,650 | $900 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 427, 430–431.
- ^ "Navratilova flawless in indoor win over Potter". The Stuart News. February 15, 1982. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1983). Slazengers World of Tennis 1983 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 171–172. ISBN 0356093832.