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Women's tennis circuit
The 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the 12th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association . It commenced in March 1984, and concluded in March 1985 after 53 events.
The Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). It was held in place of the WTA Tour from 1983 until 1987 and featured tournaments that had previously been part of the Toyota Series and the Avon Series . It included the four Grand Slam tournaments and a series of other events. ITF tournaments were not part of the tour, although they awarded points for the WTA World Ranking.
The table below shows the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series schedule.
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
5 Mar
Bridgestone Doubles Championships Tokyo & Yokohama, Japan Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 8DDoubles
Ann Kiyomura Pam Shriver 6–3, 6–7, 6–3
Barbara Jordan Elizabeth Smylie
King / Walsh Hobbs / Turnbull
Fernández / Herr Gadusek / White Moulton / Smith Leand / Daniels
12 Mar
Virginia Slims of Florida Palm Beach Gardens , United States Clay – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–0, 6–1
Bonnie Gadusek
Carling Bassett Zina Garrison
Manuela Maleeva Terry Phelps Ivanna Madruga-Osses Raffaella Reggi
Betsy Nagelsen Anne White 2–6, 6–2, 6–2
Rosalyn Fairbank Candy Reynolds
19 Mar
Virginia Slims of Dallas Dallas , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Hana Mandlíková 7–6, 3–6, 6–1
Kathy Jordan
Zina Garrison Pam Shriver
JoAnne Russell Helena Suková Virginia Ruzici Kim Shaefer
Leslie Allen Anne White 6–4, 5–7, 6–2
Sandy Collins Elizabeth Smylie
26 Mar
Virginia Slims of Boston Boston , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Hana Mandlíková 7–5, 6–0
Helena Suková
Beth Herr Kathy Jordan
Pam Casale Alycia Moulton Barbara Potter Bettina Bunge
Barbara Potter Sharon Walsh 7–6, 6–0
Andrea Leand Mary Lou Daniels
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
2 Apr
Miami Classic Miami , United States Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Laura Arraya 6–3, 6–2
Petra Huber
Sabrina Goleš Patricia Medrado
Vicki Nelson-Dunbar Barbie Bramblett Barbara Gerken Paula Smith
6–3, 6–3
9 Apr
Family Circle Cup Hilton Head Island , United States Clay – $200,000 – 56S/32D/32X Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–2, 6–3
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Zina Garrison Carling Bassett
Sylvia Hanika Sabrina Goleš Christiane Jolissaint Kathleen Horvath
6–3, 6–3
16 Apr
NutraSweet WTA Championships Amelia Island , United States Clay – $250,000 – 56S/32D/32X Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–2, 6–0
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Hana Mandlíková Manuela Maleeva
Catherine Tanvier Kathleen Horvath Zina Garrison Sylvia Hanika
6–3, 6–3
23 Apr
Taranto Open Taranto , Italy Clay – $50,000 – 16S/16D/32X Singles – Doubles
Sandra Cecchini 6–2, 7–5
Sabrina Goleš
Petra Huber Ivanna Madruga-Osses
Sabina Simmonds Bernadette Randall Lilian Drescher Vicki Nelson
6–3, 6–3
Elena Eliseenko Natasha Reva
United Airlines Tournament of Champions Orlando , United States Clay – $200,000 – 28S/7D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–0, 6–1
Laura Gildemeister
Bonnie Gadusek Lisa Bonder
Kathleen Horvath Sylvia Hanika Jo Durie Andrea Temesvári
6–0, 1–6, 6–3
Durban , South Africa Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Peanut Louie 6–1, 6–4
Rene Uys
Amanda Brown Annabel Croft
Heidi Eisterlehner Cláudia Monteiro Corinne Vanier Robin White
7–5, 5–7, 6–1
30 Apr
South African Open Johannesburg , South Africa Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–3, 6–0
Andrea Jaeger
Anne White Rene Uys
Andrea Leand Sandy Collins Annabel Croft Ann Henricksson
6–1, 6–2
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
7 May
Swiss Open Lugano , Switzerland Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Manuela Maleeva 6–1, 6–1
Iva Budařová
Kathleen Horvath Raffaella Reggi
Kateřina Böhmová Marcella Mesker Ivanna Madruga-Osses Etsuko Inoue
6–1, 6–2
14 May
German Open West Berlin , West Germany Clay – $150,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch 7–6(10–8) , 6–1
Kathleen Horvath
Kathy Rinaldi Catherine Tanvier
Steffi Graf Helena Suková Andrea Leand Sabrina Goleš
6–3, 4–6, 7–6(13–11)
21 May
Italian Open Perugia , Italy Clay – $150,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Manuela Maleeva 6–3, 6–3
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Lisa Bonder Carling Bassett
Andrea Temesvári Raffaella Reggi Yvonne Vermaak Virginia Ruzici
7–6, 1–6, 6–4
28 May
French Open Paris, FranceGrand Slam Clay – $750,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/48X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 6–1
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Hana Mandlíková Camille Benjamin
Kathleen Horvath Melissa Brown Lisa Bonder Carling Bassett
5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Hana Mandlíková
6–2, 6–4
Anne Minter Laurie Warder
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
11 Jun
Edgbaston Cup Birmingham , Great Britain Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Pam Shriver 7–6, 6–3
Anne White
Bettina Bunge Anne Hobbs
Terry Holladay Wendy White Elizabeth Smylie Camille Benjamin
7–5, 6–3
18 Jun
Eastbourne International Eastbourne , Great Britain Grass – $175,000 – 64S/32D/32X Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–1
Kathy Jordan
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Chris Evert-Lloyd
Wendy Turnbull Barbara Potter Terry Phelps Helena Suková
6–4, 6–2
25 Jun
Wimbledon Championships London, Great BritainGrand Slam Grass – $680,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/48X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles
Martina Navratilova 7–6 (7–5), 6–2
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Kathy Jordan Hana Mandlíková
Manuela Maleeva Pam Shriver Jo Durie Carina Karlsson
6–3, 6–4
Kathy Jordan Anne Smith
6–3, 6–3
Kathy Jordan Steve Denton
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
9 Jul
Santista Textile Open Rio de Janeiro , Brazil Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Sandra Cecchini 6–3, 6–3
Adriana Villagrán-Reami
Emilse Raponi-Longo Silvana Campos
Gabriela Sabatini Marianne Groat Han Eun-sook Emiko Okagawa
6–3, 2–6, 7–6
15 Jul
Federation Cup São Paulo , Brazil – clay
Czechoslovakia 2–1
Australia
Yugoslavia United States
France West Germany Bulgaria Italy
30 Jul
Virginia Slims of Newport Newport , United States Grass – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Gigi Fernández
Anne Minter Rosalyn Fairbank
Wendy White Lea Antonoplis Beverly Mould Kim Steinmetz
7–5, 7–6
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
6 Aug
U.S. Clay Court Championships Indianapolis , United States Clay – $200,000 – 56S/32D/32X Singles – Doubles
Manuela Maleeva 6–4, 6–3
Lisa Bonder
Andrea Temesvári Pam Casale
Kathy Rinaldi Terry Phelps Michelle Torres Zina Garrison
6–2, 7–5
13 Aug
United Jersey Bank Classic Mahwah , United States Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–4, 4–6, 7–5
Pam Shriver
Pam Casale Zina Garrison
Barbara Potter Manuela Maleeva Bonnie Gadusek Camille Benjamin
7–6, 3–6, 6–2
20 Aug
Player's International Canadian Open Montreal , Canada Hard – $200,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–2, 7–6
Alycia Moulton
Helena Suková Catarina Lindqvist
Jo Durie Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Terry Phelps Grace Kim
6–1, 6–2
28 Aug
US Open New York City, United StatesGrand Slam Hard – $1,100,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/48X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles
Martina Navratilova 4–6 6–4, 6–4
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Wendy Turnbull Carling Bassett
Helena Suková Pam Shriver Hana Mandlíková Sylvia Hanika
6–2, 6–4
Anne Hobbs Wendy Turnbull
2–6, 7–5, 6–4
Elizabeth Smylie John Fitzgerald
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
10 Sepr
Virginia Slims of Utah Salt Lake City , United States Ginny Circuit Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Yvonne Vermaak 6–1, 6–2
Terry Holladay
Anne Minter Susan Leo
Rene Uys Elizabeth Minter Kathleen Cummings Maeve Quinlan
6–2, 7–5
17 Sep
Maybelline Classic Fort Lauderdale , United States Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–0
Michelle Torres
Wendy Turnbull Kathy Rinaldi
Elise Burgin Catherine Tanvier Bonnie Gadusek Terry Phelps
2–6, 6–2, 6–3
Ginny of San Diego San Diego , United States Ginny Circuit Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Debbie Spence 6–3, 6–7, 6–4
Betsy Nagelsen
Yvonne Vermaak Lisa Spain-Short
Linda Howell Heather Ludloff Emilse Raponi-Longo Paula Smith
6–2, 6–4
24 Sep
Central Fidelity Banks International Richmond , United States Ginny Circuit Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
JoAnne Russell 6–3, 4–6, 6–2
Michaela Washington
Ginny Purdy Kathleen Cummings
Candy Reynolds Rene Mentz Angelikí Kanellopoúlou Pilar Vásquez
6–4, 3–6, 7–6
Virginia Slims of New Orleans New Orleans , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–3
Zina Garrison
Alycia Moulton Pam Shriver
Jenny Klitch Wendy Turnbull Terry Holladay Pam Casale
6–4, 6–1
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
1 Oct
Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Manhattan Beach , United States Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–2, 6–3
Wendy Turnbull
Sylvia Hanika Rosalyn Fairbank
Alycia Moulton Bettina Bunge JoAnne Russell Pam Shriver
6–2, 6–4
Borden Classic Tokyo, Japan Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Etsuko Inoue 6–0, 6–0
Beth Herr
Lisa Bonder Masako Yanagi
Candy Reynolds Shawn Foltz Adriana Villagrán Maeve Quinlan
6–4, 7–5
8 Oct
Florida Federal Open Tampa , United States Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Michelle Torres 6–1, 7–6(7–4)
Carling Bassett
Camille Benjamin Pam Casale
Hana Mandlíková Bonnie Gadusek Peanut Louie Gigi Fernández
6–4, 6–3
Japan Open Tennis Championships Tokyo, Japan Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Lilian Drescher 6–4, 6–2
Shawn Foltz
Myriam Schropp Molly Van Nostrand
Beth Herr Kathrin Keil Betsy Nagelsen Emilse Raponi-Longo
6–3, 6–2
15 Oct
Porsche Grand Prix Filderstadt , West Germany Hard (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Catarina Lindqvist 6–1, 6–4
Steffi Graf
Andrea Leand Terry Phelps
Eva Pfaff Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Helena Suková Bettina Bunge
6–2, 4–6, 6–3
22 Oct
Pretty Polly Classic Brighton , Great Britain Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Sylvia Hanika 6–3, 1–6, 6–2
JoAnne Russell
Andrea Temesvári Pascale Paradis
Pam Shriver Virginia Ruzici Jo Durie Catherine Tanvier
6–7, 6–3, 7–5
29 Oct
European Indoors Zürich , Switzerland Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Zina Garrison 6–1, 0–6, 6–2
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch
Andrea Temesvári Manuela Maleeva
Beth Herr Sandra Cecchini Katerina Maleeva Helena Suková
6–1, 6–3
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
12 Nov
National Panasonic Open Brisbane , Australia Grass – $150,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Helena Suková 6–4, 6–4
Elizabeth Smylie
Bettina Bunge Pascale Paradis
Pam Shriver Catarina Lindqvist Barbara Potter Eva Pfaff
6–3, 6–2
Lion's Cup Tokyo, Japan Carpet – $200,000 – 4S Singles
Manuela Maleeva 6–1, 1–6, 6–4
Hana Mandlíková
Andrea Temesvári Lisa Bonder
19 Nov
NSW Building Society Open Sydney , Australia Grass – $150,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–1
Ann Henricksson
Zina Garrison Wendy Turnbull
Yvonne Vermaak Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Gigi Fernández Marcella Mesker
6–2, 7–6
26 Nov
1984 Australian Open Melbourne , AustraliaGrand Slam Hard – $645,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/48X Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–7(4–7) 6–1, 6–3
Helena Suková
Martina Navratilova Wendy Turnbull
Barbara Potter Pam Shriver Sharon Walsh Sophie Amiach
6–3, 6–4
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Helena Suková
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
2 Jan
Ginny Championships Port St. Lucie , United States Hard – $100,000 – 14S/5D Singles – Doubles
Catarina Lindqvist 6–3, 6–1
Terry Holladay
Debbie Spence Pascale Paradis
Yvonne Vermaak Andrea Leand Kim Sands JoAnne Russell
6–4, 6–1
7 Jan
Virginia Slims of Washington Washington , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 6–2
Manuela Maleeva
Zina Garrison Kathy Rinaldi
Helena Suková Wendy Turnbull Kathy Jordan Hana Mandlíková
6–3, 3–6, 6–3
14 Jan
Virginia Slims of Denver Denver , United States Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Peanut Louie 6–4, 4–6, 6–4
Zina Garrison
Gabriela Sabatini Larisa Savchenko
Mary Lou Piatek Wendy White
1–6, 6–4, 7–5
21 Jan
Virginia Slims of Florida Key Biscayne , United States Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–2, 6–4
Martina Navratilova
Catarina Lindqvist Peanut Louie
Carling Bassett Hana Mandlíková
6–4, 7–6
28 Jan
BMW Challenge Marco Island , United States Hard – $100,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles
Bonnie Gadusek 6–3, 6–4
Pam Casale
Sabrina Goleš Kathy Jordan
Peanut Louie Anne Minter
6–3, 6–3
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
4 Feb
Lipton International Players Championships Delray Beach , United States Hard – $750,000 – 128S/64D/64Q Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–2, 6–4
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Carling Bassett Steffi Graf
Bettina Bunge Hana Mandlíková Andrea Temesvári Barbara Potter
7–6, 6–2
18 Feb
Virginia Slims of California Oakland , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 28S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Hana Mandlíková 6–2, 6–4
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Zina Garrison Helena Suková
Claudia Kohde-Kilsch Barbara Potter Andrea Temesvári Wendy Turnbull
4–6, 7–5, 6–1
25 Feb
Virginia Slims of Pennsylvania Hershey , United States Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D Singles – Doubles
Robin White 6–7, 6–2, 6–2
Anne Minter
Camille Benjamin Peanut Louie
Stephanie Rehe Wendy White Marcela Skuherská Elizabeth Smylie
6–4, 7–6
Week
Tournament
Champions
Runners-up
Semifinalists
Quarterfinalists
4 Mar
US Indoors Princeton , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Hana Mandlíková 6–3, 7–5
Catarina Lindqvist
Martina Navratilova Catherine Tanvier
Gigi Fernández Sylvia Hanika Pam Shriver Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 6–2
Virginia Slims of Indianapolis Indianapolis , United States Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D/64Q Singles – Doubles
Kathleen Horvath 6–2, 6–4
Elise Burgin
Bonnie Gadusek Betsy Nagelsen
Lea Antonoplis Jenny Klitch Helen Kelesi JoAnne Russell
6–4, 6–1
11 Mar
Virginia Slims of Dallas Dallas , United States Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 6–4
Chris Evert-Lloyd
Helena Suková Catarina Lindqvist
5–7, 6–4, 7–6
Marcella Mesker Pascale Paradis
18 Mar
Virginia Slims Championships New York City, United States Carpet (i) – $500,000 – 16S/8D Singles – Doubles
Martina Navratilova 6–3, 7–5, 6–4
Helena Suková
Hana Mandlíková Kathy Rinaldi
Pam Shriver Zina Garrison Catarina Lindqvist Kathy Jordan
6–7, 6–4, 7–6
Brazil Open São Paulo , Brazil Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D/32Q Singles – Doubles
Mercedes Paz 5–7, 6–1, 6–4
Laura Arraya
Gabriela Sabatini Pat Madrado
Adriana Villagrán Angelikí Kanellopoúlou Amy Holton Rina Einy
7–5, 6–4
Titles won by player [ edit ]
These tables present the number of singles (S), doubles (D), and mixed doubles (X) titles won by each player and each nation during the season, within all the tournament categories of the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series: the Grand Slam tournaments, the Year-end championships and regular events. The players/nations are sorted by:
total number of titles (a doubles title won by two players representing the same nation counts as only one win for the nation);
highest amount of highest category tournaments (for example, having a single Grand Slam gives preference over any kind of combination without a Grand Slam title);
a singles > doubles > mixed doubles hierarchy;
alphabetical order (by family names for players).
Titles won by nation [ edit ]
Total titles
Country
Grand Slam tournaments
Year-end championships
Regular tournaments
All titles
Singles
Doubles
Mixed
Singles
Doubles
Singles
Doubles
Singles
Doubles
Mixed
65
United States
4
4
1
1
1
25
29
30
34
1
12
Czechoslovakia
6
6
6
6
7
Australia
1
6
6
1
5
Bulgaria
1
4
4
1
5
Germany
2
3
2
3
5
South Africa
1
4
1
4
3
Switzerland
1
2
1
2
3
Netherlands
3
3
2
Italy
2
2
2
Brazil
2
2
2
United Kingdom
2
2
2
Yugoslavia
2
2
1
Japan
1
1
1
Peru
1
1
1
Sweden
2
2
1
Argentina
1
1
1
Austria
1
1
2
Canada
2
2
1
Hungary
1
1
The following players won their first title in singles (S), doubles (D) or mixed doubles (X):
Helena Suková collected her first career doubles title in Marco Island , Florida .
The following players mounted a successful title defence in singles (S), doubles (D) or mixed doubles (X):
Martina Navratilova – Orlando (S), VS Masters (S,D), Eastbourne (S, D), Wimbledon (S,D), US Open (S,D), Australian Open (D)
Candy Reynolds – Nashville (D)
Christiane Jolissaint – Lugano (D)
Marcella Mesker – Lugano (D)
Anne Hobbs – Berlin (D)
Pam Shriver – VS Masters (D), Eastbourne (D), Wimbledon (D), US Open (D), Australian Open (D)
Yvonne Vermaak – Salt Lake City (S)
Wendy Turnbull – Wimbledon (X)
The winners of the 1984 WTA Awards were announced in 1985.[ 2]
The following notable players announced their retirement from women's tennis in 1984:
Grand Slams Regular events
1984
Nashville (S , D )
Washington (S , D )
Oakland (S , D )
Hershey (S , D )
Denver (S , D )
Marco Island (S , D )
Pittsburgh (S , D )
Houston (S , D )
Indianapolis Indoor (S , D )
Chicago (S , D )
Livingston (S , D )
Palm Beach Gardens (S , D )
Dallas (S , D )
Boston (S , D )
Miami (S , D )
Tokyo Doubles (D )
Hilton Head (S , D )
Amelia Island (S , D )
Taranto (S , D )
Orlando (S , D )
Johannesburg (S , D )
Lugano (S , D )
Berlin (S , D )
Perugia (S , D )
Birmingham (S , D )
Eastbourne (S , D )
Rio de Janeiro (S , D )
Newport (S , D )
Indianapolis Outdoor (S , D )
Mahwah (S , D )
Toronto (S , D )
Salt Lake City (S , D )
Fort Lauderdale (S , D )
San Diego (S , D )
Richmond (S , D )
New Orleans (S , D )
Los Angeles (S , D )
Tokyo Outdoor I (S , D )
Tampa (S , D )
Tokyo Outdoor II (S , D )
Filderstadt (S , D )
Brighton (S , D )
Zurich (S , D )
Tokyo Indoor (S )
Brisbane (S , D )
Sydney (S , D )
Tokyo Indoor II (S , D )
Port St. Lucie (S , D )
1985
Team events
Women's tennis seasons
Seasons (1881-1912) ILTF World Circuit (1913-72) ILTF Independent Circuit ILTF Grand Prix Circuit Virginia Slims Circuit Virginia Slims/Colgate Series Avon/Colgate Series Avon/Toyota Series Virginia Slims World Championship Series WTA Tour