1985 BMW Championships Marco Island

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 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
DateJanuary 28 – February 3
Edition3rd
Draw56S / 32D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationMarco Island, Florida, U.S.
VenueMarriott Marco Beach Resort
Champions
Singles
Bonnie Gadusek
Doubles
Kathy Jordan / Elizabeth Smylie

Finals

Singles

Bonnie Gadusek defeated Pam Casale 6–3, 6–4

Doubles

Kathy Jordan / Elizabeth Smylie defeated Camille Benjamin / Bonnie Gadusek 6–3, 6–3

References

  1. John Barrett, ed. (1985). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. London: Willow Books. pp. 227, 229. ISBN 0002181703.
  2. "Tennis Roundup : Edberg Takes U.S. Indoor Title in Romp". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 1985.


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