1985 Edgbaston Cup | |
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Date | 10–16 June |
Edition | 4th |
Category | 2 |
Draw | 56S / 32D |
Surface | Grass / outdoor |
Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
Venue | Edgbaston Priory Club |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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The 1985 Edgbaston Cup was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the Category 2 tier [1] of the 1985 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 4th edition of the event and took place at the Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom from 10 June until 16 June 1985. Pam Shiver won the singles title.
Seeds
| Other entrantsThe following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
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Pam Shriver defeated
Betsy Nagelsen 6–1, 6–0
Terry Holladay /
Sharon Walsh-Pete defeated
Elise Burgin /
Alycia Moulton 6–4, 5–7, 6–3
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