1984 Virginia Slims of Newport

The 1984 Virginia Slims of Newport was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States that was part of the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from July 30 through August 5, 1984. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title.[1]

1984 Virginia Slims of Newport
DateJuly 30 – August 5
Edition6th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationNewport, Rhode Island, U.S.
VenueInternational Tennis Hall of Fame
Champions
Singles
United States Martina Navratilova
Doubles
United States Anna-Maria Fernandez / United States Peanut Louie-Harper

Finals

Singles

United States Martina Navratilova defeated United States Gigi Fernández 6–3, 7–6(7–3)

  • It was Navratilova's 8th singles title of the year and the 94th of her career.

Doubles

United States Anna-Maria Fernandez / United States Peanut Louie-Harper defeated United States Lea Antonoplis / South Africa Beverly Mould 7–5, 7–6

  • It was Fernandez's 1st career title. It was Louie-Harper's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 208, 228. ISBN 0002181703.
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