The 1982 Avon Championships of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Summit in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1982 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the 12th edition of the tournament and was held from February 15 through February 21, 1982.[1] Third-seeded Bettina Bunge won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1982 Avon Championships of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 15–21 |
| Edition | 12th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 17S / 10D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | The Summit |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Bettina Bunge | |
| Doubles | |
 Kathy Jordan / Ann Kiyomura | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Bettina Bunge defeated Pam Shriver 6–2, 3–6, 6–2
- It was Bunge's 1st singles title of her career.
Doubles
edit Kathy Jordan / Pam Shriver defeated 
Sue Barker / Sharon Walsh 7–6(8–6), 6–2
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Prel. round |
| Singles [1] | $22,000 | $11,000 | $6,050 | $3,000 | $1,650 | $900 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 427, 431.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1983). Slazengers World of Tennis 1983 : the official yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 171–172. ISBN 0356093832.