1985 Florida Federal Open

The 1985 Florida Federal Open was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Bardmoor Country Club in Largo, Florida in the United States and was part of the 1985 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from November 4 through November 10, 1985. Eighth-seeded Stephanie Rehe won the singles title and earned $27,000 first-prize money.[1][2][3]

1985 Florida Federal Open
DateNovember 4–10
Edition13th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationLargo, Florida, U.S.
VenueBardmoor Country Club
Attendance~26,000
Champions
Singles
United States Stephanie Rehe
Doubles
Canada Carling Bassett / Argentina Gabriela Sabatini
← 1984 · Florida Federal Open · 1986 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Stephanie Rehe defeated   Gabriela Sabatini 6–4, 6–7(4–7), 7–5

  • It was Rehe's 2nd singles title of the year and of her career.

Doubles edit

  Carling Bassett /   Gabriela Sabatini defeated   Lisa Bonder /   Laura Gildemeister 6–0, 6–0

References edit

  1. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 197, 218. ISBN 9780002182096.
  2. ^ Russ White (November 11, 1985). "Stephanie Rehe -- A star is born". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  3. ^ Travis Putterbaugh (November 8, 2010). "Rehe captures Florida Federal Open, 11/10/85". Tampa Sports History.

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