The 1980 BMW Challenge was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom that was part of the Colgate Series category of the 1980 WTA Tour. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from 16 June through 21 June 1980.[2] Second-seeded Tracy Austin won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[2][1]
| 1980 BMW Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Date | 16–21 June |
| Edition | 7th |
| Category | Colgate Series (AAA)[a] |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $125,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Eastbourne, United Kingdom |
| Venue | Devonshire Park |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Tracy Austin | |
| Doubles | |
| Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Tracy Austin defeated 
Wendy Turnbull 7–6(7–3), 6–2
- It was Austin's 7th singles title of the year and the 17th of her career.
Doubles
edit Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith defeated Pam Shriver / 
Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–1
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
| Singles [2] | $22,000 | $11,000 | $5,000 | $2,700 | $1,350 | $700 | $325 |
|---|
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 136, 142–143. ISBN 9780362020342.
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 355, 366.