1980 Avon Championships of Chicago explained

The 1980 Avon Championships of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1980 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from January 21 through January 27, 1980.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $40,000 first-prize money.[2]

Finals

Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–4, 6–4

Doubles

Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated Sylvia Hanika / Kathy Jordan 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $40,000$20,000$9,900$4,500$2,200$1,200

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 355, 357. John Dolan.
  2. Book: Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. 1981. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020342. 181–182. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).