The 1982 Avon Championships of Cincinnati was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States that was part of the 1982 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the third, and last, edition of the tournament and was held from January 11 through January 17, 1982. Fifth-seeded Barbara Potter won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1982 Avon Championships of Cincinnati | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 11–17 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 33S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Venue | Riverfront Coliseum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Barbara Potter | |
| Doubles | |
 Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Barbara Potter defeated 
Bettina Bunge 6–4, 7–6(7–3)
- It was Potter's first singles title of the year and the 2nd of her career.
Doubles
edit Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura defeated Pam Shriver / Anne Smith 6–2, 7–6(7–5)
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,350 | $3,600 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $700 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 427–429.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1983). Slazengers World of Tennis 1983 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 171. ISBN 0356093832.