1985 United Jersey Bank Classic Explained

The 1985 United Jersey Bank Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States that was part of the Category 3 tier[1] of the 1985 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from August 12 through August 18, 1985. A crowd of 4,083 spectators watched sixth-seeded Kathy Rinaldi win the singles title and earn $26,000 first-prize money.[2] [3]

Finals

Singles

Kathy Rinaldi defeated Steffi Graf 6–4, 3–6, 6–4

Doubles

Kathy Jordan / Elizabeth Smylie defeated Claudia Kohde-Kilsch / Helena Suková 7–6, 6–3

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1985 WTA Tournament Guide. Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. Women's Tennis Association (WTA). 1985. 12. University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
  2. Book: The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986. 1986. Willow Books. London. 9780002182096. 210. John Barrett.
  3. Web site: Rinaldi takes Jersey Classic. The New York Times. August 18, 1985.