The 1980 Avon Championships of Seattle was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington in the United States that was part of the 1980 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from January 28 through February 3, 1980.[1] Second-seeded Tracy Austin won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[2]
1980 Avon Championships of Seattle | |
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Date | January 28 – February 3 |
Edition | 4th |
Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $150,000 |
Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Venue | Seattle Center Arena |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Tracy Austin | |
Doubles | |
Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull |
Finals
editSingles
editTracy Austin defeated Virginia Wade 6–2, 7–6(7–1)
- It was Austin's 2nd title of the year and the 12th of her career.
Doubles
editRosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull defeated Virginia Wade / Greer Stevens 6–4, 2–6, 7–5
Prize money
editEvent | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
Singles [1] | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,500 | $7,200 | $3,500 | $1,750 | $1,000 |
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References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 355, 358.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 181–182. ISBN 9780362020342.