1984 Virginia Slims of Chicago

The 1984 Virginia Slims of Chicago was a tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1983 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the 13th edition of the tournament and was held from February 6 through February 12, 1984. First-seeded Pam Shriver won the singles title and earned $28,000 first-prize money.[1][2]

1984 Virginia Slims of Chicago
DateFebruary 6 – 12
Edition13th
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationChicago, IL, United States
VenueUIC Pavilion
Champions
Singles
United States Pam Shriver
Doubles
United States Billie Jean King / United States Sharon Walsh
← 1983 · Virginia Slims of Chicago · 1985 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Pam Shriver defeated   Barbara Potter 7–6(7–4), 2–6, 6–3

  • It was Shriver's 2nd title of the year and the 50th of her career.

Doubles

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  Billie Jean King /   Sharon Walsh defeated   Barbara Potter /   Pam Shriver 5–7, 6–3, 6–3

  • It was King's 1st title of the year and the 170th of her career. It was Walsh's 2nd title of the year and the 26th of her career.

Prize money

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Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $28,000 $14,000 $7,000 $3,350 $1,600 $825

References

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  1. ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 462, 486.
  2. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. p. 228. ISBN 0002181703.
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