The 1982 Avon Championships of Boston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Boston University Walter Brown Arena in Boston, Massachusetts 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 15 through March 21, 1982.[1] Unseeded Kathy Jordan won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1982 Avon Championships of Boston | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 15–21 |
| Edition | 9th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 33S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Venue | Walter Brown Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Kathy Jordan | |
| Doubles | |
| Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Kathy Jordan defeated 
Wendy Turnbull 7–5, 1–6, 6–4
- It was Jordan's 1st singles title of the year and the 3rd of her career.
Doubles
edit Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith defeated Rosemary Casals / Wendy Turnbull 7–6(9–7), 2–6, 6–4
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,350 | $3,600 | $1,900 | $1,100 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 427, 433–434.
- ^ 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.