The 1985 BMW Championships, also known as the BMW Challenge, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Marriott Marco Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida, United States. It was part of the 1984–85 Virginia Slims World Championship Series[a] and was played from January 28 through February 3, 1985. Second-seeded Bonnie Gadusek won the singles title.[1][2]
| 1985 BMW Championships Marco Island | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 28 – February 3 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Draw | 56S / 32D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Marco Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Venue | Marriott Marco Beach Resort |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Bonnie Gadusek | |
| Doubles | |
Kathy Jordan /  Elizabeth Smylie | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Bonnie Gadusek defeated Pam Casale 6–3, 6–4
- It was Gadusek's 1st singles title of the year and the 2nd of her career.
Doubles
edit Kathy Jordan / Elizabeth Smylie defeated Camille Benjamin / Bonnie Gadusek 6–3, 6–3
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 227, 229. ISBN 0002181703.
- ^ "Tennis Roundup : Edberg Takes U.S. Indoor Title in Romp". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 1985.
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