| Virginia Slims of Newport | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Event name | Virginia Slims of Newport (1971–74, 1984–90) Virginia Slims Hall of Fame Classic (1983) Virginia Slims/Hall of Fame Invitational (1991-98) |
| Tour | WTA Tour |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Abolished | 1998 |
| Editions | 20 |
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Venue | International Tennis Hall of Fame |
| Surface | Grass |
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