1984 Virginia Slims of Houston

The 1984 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 14th edition of the tournament and was held from January 30 through February 5, 1984. Third-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the singles title.[1][2]

1984 Virginia Slims of Houston
DateJanuary 30 – February 5
Edition14th
Draw33S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationHouston, Texas, U.S.
VenueAstro Arena
Champions
Singles
Czechoslovakia Hana Mandlíková
Doubles
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Mima Jaušovec / United States Anne White
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Finals

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Singles

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  Hana Mandlíková defeated   Manuela Maleeva 6–4, 6–2

  • It was Mandlíková's 3rd title of the year and the 23rd of her career.

Doubles

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  Mima Jaušovec /   Anne White defeated   Barbara Potter /   Sharon Walsh 6–4, 3–6, 7–6

  • It was Jaušovec's 1st title of the year and the 15th of her career. It was White's 1st career title.

Prize money

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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 $1,000 $700

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 485–486.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1984). World of Tennis 1984 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Willow Books. p. 194. ISBN 0002181223.
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