1984 NutraSweet WTA Championships | |
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Date | April 16–22 |
Edition | 5th |
Draw | 56S / 32D |
Prize money | $250,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Amelia Island, U.S. |
Venue | Amelia Island Plantation |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Martina Navratilova | |
Doubles | |
Kathy Jordan Anne Smith |
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