The 1982 Avon Championships of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Forum in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1982 Avon Championships circuit. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from March 1 through March 7, 1982. Fifth-seeded Mima Jaušovec won the singles title, and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[1][2]
| 1982 Avon Championships of Los Angeles | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 1–7 |
| Edition | 9th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Venue | The Forum |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Mima Jaušovec | |
| Doubles | |
 Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Mima Jaušovec defeated 
Sylvia Hanika 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
- It was Jaušovec's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th, and last, of her career.
Doubles
edit Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith defeated Barbara Potter / Sharon Walsh 6–3, 7–5
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,350 | $3,600 | $1,900 | $1,100 | $700 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 427, 432.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1983). Slazengers World of Tennis 1983 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 171, 173. ISBN 0356093832.