| VS of Dallas | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Maureen Connolly Memorial (1970–74) VS of Dallas (1975–78, 1983–89) Avon Championships of Dallas (1979–82) |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Abolished | 1989 |
| Editions | 20 |
| Surface | Carpet |
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