1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York
| 1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 19–25 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Monticello, New York, United States |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Barbara Potter | |
| Doubles | |
 Mercedes Paz / Gabriela Sabatini | |
The 1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Monticello, New York in the United States. It was part of the 1985 WTA Tour and was played from August 19 through August 25, 1985 for one edition only. It was the first tournament in Monticello and the first in New York to feature both singles and doubles competitions. Second-seeded Barbara Potter won the singles title.[1][2]
It was the 8th edition of the event played in the state of New York since 1968 where it originated as the Madison Square Garden Challenge Trophy. This event was revived as a continuation of the earlier (7th ed) Westchester Invitational, held in Harrison, New York. After being held only one time the WTA revived this event in new location Westchester, New York as the Westchester Cup in 1991.
Finals
[edit]Singles
[edit] Barbara Potter defeated 
Helen Kelesi 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
Doubles
[edit] Mercedes Paz / Gabriela Sabatini defeated 
Andrea Holíková / Kateřina Böhmová 5–7, 6–4, 6–3
References
[edit]- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1986). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986. London: Willow Books. pp. 197, 223. ISBN 9780002182096.
- ^ "Barbara Potter, competing in her first tournament in six..." UPI. August 26, 1985.