1985 Pretty Polly Classic | |
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Date | 21–27 October |
Edition | 8th |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $175,000 |
Surface | Carpet / indoor |
Location | Brighton, England |
Venue | Brighton Centre |
Champions | |
Singles | |
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Doubles | |
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The 1985 Pretty Polly Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet court at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, England that was part of the 1985 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from 21 October until 27 October 1985. First-seeded Chris Evert-Lloyd won the singles title and earned $32,000 first-prize money. [1]
Chris Evert-Lloyd defeated
Manuela Maleeva 7–5, 6–3
Lori McNeil /
Catherine Suire defeated
Barbara Potter /
Helena Suková 4–6, 7–6, 6–4
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