1984 Virginia Slims of Houston

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1984 Virginia Slims of Houston
DateJanuary 30 – February 5
Edition14th
Draw33S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Houston, Texas, U.S.
Venue Astro Arena
Champions
Singles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Doubles
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec / Flag of the United States.svg Anne White
  1983  · Virginia Slims of Houston ·  1985  

The 1984 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 14th edition of the tournament and was held from January 30 through February 5, 1984. Third-seeded Hana Mandlíková won the singles title. [1] [2]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková defeated Flag of Bulgaria (1971-1990).svg Manuela Maleeva 6–4, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec / Flag of the United States.svg Anne White defeated Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter / Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh 6–4, 3–6, 7–6

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Prel. round
Singles [1] $30,000$15,000$7,350$3,600$1,900$1,000$700

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References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 485–486.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1984). World of Tennis 1984 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Willow Books. p. 194. ISBN   0002181223.