The 1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Monticello, New York in the United States. It was part of the 1985 WTA Tour and was played from August 19 through August 25, 1985. It was the first tournament in Monticello and the first in New York to feature both singles and doubles competitions. Second-seeded Barbara Potter won the singles title.[1][2]
| 1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19–25 |
| Edition | 6th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Monticello, New York, United States |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Barbara Potter | |
| Doubles | |
 Mercedes Paz / Gabriela Sabatini | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Barbara Potter defeated
Helen Kelesi 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Doubles
edit Mercedes Paz /
Gabriela Sabatini defeated
Andrea Holíková /
Kateřina Böhmová 5–7, 6–4, 6–3
References
edit- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1986). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986. London: Willow Books. pp. 197, 223. ISBN 9780002182096.
- ^ "Barbara Potter, competing in her first tournament in six..." UPI. August 26, 1985.