1980 Toray Sillook Open
The 1980 Toray Sillook Open was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo in Japan. The event was part of the AAAA[lower-alpha 1] category of the 1980 Colgate Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from 8 September through 14 September 1980. First-seeded Billie Jean King won the title and earned $34,000 first-prize money.[2][1]
| 1980 Toray Sillook Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8–14 September |
| Edition | 8th |
| Category | Colgate Series (AAAA) |
| Draw | 32S |
| Prize money | $175,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Venue | Yoyogi National Gymnasium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
Finals
Singles
Billie Jean King defeated Terry Holladay 7–5, 6–4
- It was King's 3rd singles title of the year and the 126th of her career.
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $34,000 | $18,000 | $10,500 | $8,500 | $4,600 | $2,500 | $1,300 |
|---|
Notes
- Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $175,000.[1]
References
- John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 135–136, 146–147. ISBN 9780362020342.
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 355, 371.
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