1980 WTA Tour

Women's tennis circuit 1980 WTA Tour Chris Evert Lloyd 1983.png Chris Evert-Lloyd finished the year as world No. 1 for the fourth time in her career. She won eight singles tournaments during the season, including two majors at the French Open and the US Open. She also finished runner-up at another major, the Wimbledon Championships. 300px 7 January 1980 – 12 January 1981 8th 53 Grand Slam (4)WTA championships (3)Avon Championship Circuit (10)Colgate Series (32) USA Tracy Austin (12) USA Tracy Austin (16) USA Martina Navratilova ($749,250) USA Chris Evert (16.829) USA Tracy Austin USA Kathy JordanUSA Anne Smith TCH Hana Mandlíková USA Andrea Jaeger 1979 1981The 1980 WTA Tour was the 8th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced on January 7, 1980, and concluded on December 24, 1980, after 53 events. It was the elite tour for professional women's tennis organised by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). The year is divided into two sponsored tours, with the first three months in the United States on the Avon Championships Circuit and the remaining nine months on the world wide Colgate Series Circuit. It included the four Grand Slam tournaments and a series of other events. ITF World Circuit tournaments were not part of the tour, although they awarded points for the WTA World Ranking. Schedule The table below shows the 1980 WTA Tour schedule. Key Grand Slam tournamentsWTA championshipsAvon Championships Circuit Colgate SeriesNon-tour eventsTeam events January WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists7 Jan Avon Championships of Cincinnati Cincinnati, United States Avon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin 6–2, 6–1USA Chris Evert-Lloyd AUS Dianne Fromholtz USA Billie Jean King RSA 1928 Greer Stevens USA Caroline Stoll AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Kathy JordanUSA Laura duPontUSA Pam Shriver6–3, 6–3YUG Mima JaušovecUSA Ann Kiyomura14 Jan Avon Championships of Kansas Kansas City, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D USA Martina Navratilova6–0, 6–2 RSA 1928 Greer Stevens GBR Virginia WadeGBR Sue Barker USA Pam ShriverAUS Dianne Fromholtz FRG Bettina BungeAUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova6–3, 6–1 USA Laura duPontUSA Pam Shriver21 Jan Avon Championships of Chicago Chicago, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $200,000 – 56S/28D USA Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–4 USA Chris Evert-Lloyd USA Billie Jean KingAUS Wendy Turnbull RSA 1928 Greer Stevens AUS Dianne Fromholtz FRG Sylvia Hanika USA Kathy JordanUSA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova6–3, 6–4 FRG Sylvia Hanika USA Kathy Jordan28 Jan Avon Championships of Seattle Seattle, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin 6–2, 7–6(7–1)GBR Virginia Wade USA Chris Evert-Lloyd USA Andrea Jaeger FRG Sylvia Hanika RSA 1928 Greer Stevens GBR Sue BarkerROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 2–6, 7–5 GBR Virginia WadeRSA 1928 Greer Stevens February WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists4 Feb Avon Championships of Los Angeles Los Angeles, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitHard – $150,000 – 32S/16D USA Martina Navratilova6–2, 6–0 USA Tracy Austin AUS Wendy TurnbullGBR Virginia Wade ROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Roberta McCallum GBR Sue BarkerUSA Caroline StollUSA Rosie CasalsUSA Martina Navratilova 7–6, 6–2 USA Kathy JordanUSA Anne Smith11 Feb Avon Championships of California Oakland, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D USA Martina Navratilova 6–1, 7–6(7–4)AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USA Terry Holladay GBR Virginia Wade USA Kathy Jordan USA Billie Jean King USA Rosie Casals RSA 1928 Greer StevensGBR Sue BarkerUSA Ann Kiyomura6–0, 6–4RSA 1928 Greer StevensGBR Virginia Wade18 Feb Avon Championships of Detroit Detroit, United States Avon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $200,000 – 64S/32D USA Billie Jean King 6–3, 6–0AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley AUS Dianne FromholtzAUS Wendy Turnbull USA Kathy Jordan USA Terry Holladay USA Andrea JaegerROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Billie Jean KingRSA 1928 Ilana Kloss 3–6, 6–3, 6–2 USA Kathy Jordan USA Anne Smith25 Feb Avon Championships of Houston Houston, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $150,000 – 33S/15D USA Billie Jean King6–1, 6–3 USA Martina Navratilova AUS Wendy TurnbullRSA 1928 Greer StevensROU 1965 Virginia RuziciAUS Dianne FromholtzGBR Sue BarkerUSA Tracy AustinUSA Billie Jean KingRSA 1928 Ilana Kloss 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 NED Betty StöveAUS Wendy Turnbull March WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists3 Mar Avon Championships of Dallas Dallas, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $150,000 – 56S/32D USA Martina Navratilova6–3, 6–2AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley GBR Virginia WadeAUS Dianne Fromholtz USA Kathy JordanUSA Pam Shriver AUS Wendy TurnbullFRG Bettina BungeUSA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 USA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull10 Mar Avon Championships of Boston Boston, United StatesAvon Championships CircuitCarpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin6–2, 6–1GBR Virginia Wade USA Billie Jean KingYUG Mima Jaušovec ROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Kathy Jordan USA Stacy MargolinUSA JoAnne RussellUSA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 7–6(7–4) USA Billie Jean KingRSA 1928 Ilana Kloss17 Mar Avon Championships New York City, United StatesWTA ChampionshipsCarpet (i) – $300,000 – 8S/4D Singles – Doubles USA Tracy Austin 6–2, 2–6, 6–2 USA Martina NavratilovaAUS Evonne Goolagong CawleyUSA Billie Jean King USA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova 6–3, 4–6, 6–3 USA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull24 Mar Honda Civic Classic Carlsbad, California, United StatesColgate Series (A)Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D USA Pam Shriver6–1, 6–2 USA Kate LathamUSA Stacy MargolinUSA Pam Teeguarden TCH Renáta TomanováUSA Terry Holladay USA Renée RichardsUSA Jeanne DuVallUSA Laura duPontUSA Pam Shriver 6–7, 6–4, 6–1 USA Rosie CasalsUSA JoAnne Russell31 Mar Bridgestone Doubles Championships Tokyo, JapanColgate SeriesCarpet (i) – $150,000 – 8D USA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova 7–5, 6–3 GBR Sue BarkerUSA Ann Kiyomura April WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists7 Apr Family Circle Cup Hilton Head Island, United StatesColgate Series (AAA)Clay – $150,000 – 56S/32D USA Tracy Austin3–6, 6–1, 6–0TCH Regina Maršíková ARG Ivanna MadrugaTCH Hana Mandlíková RSA 1928 Yvonne VermaakROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici USA Kathy JordanAUS Evonne Goolagong CawleyUSA Kathy JordanUSA Anne Smith 6–1, 6–1 USA Candy ReynoldsUSA Paula Smith14 Apr Murjani WTA Championships Amelia Island, United StatesColgate Series (AA)Clay – $100,000 – 56S/32D USA Martina Navratilova5–7, 6–3, 6–2TCH Hana Mandlíková ROU 1965 Virginia RuziciRSA 1928 Yvonne Vermaak USA Pam ShriverARG Ivanna Madruga USA Jeanne DuVallUSA Leslie AllenUSA Rosie CasalsRSA 1928 Ilana Kloss 7–6(7–5), 7–6(7–3)USA Kathy JordanUSA Pam Shriver28 Apr United Airlines Sunbird Cup Orlando, United StatesColgate Series (AAAA) Clay – $200,000 – 20S USA Martina Navratilova6–2, 6–4USA Tracy Austin USA Barbara JordanUSA Andrea Jaeger USA Pam ShriverUSA Paula Smith GBR Sue BarkerARG Ivanna Madruga May WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists5 May Italian Open Perugia, ItalyColgate Series (AA)Clay – $100,000 – 56S/32D USA Chris Evert-Lloyd5–7, 6–2, 6–2ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici TCH Hana MandlíkováARG Ivanna Madruga USA Laura duPontTCH Renáta Tomanová FRG Bettina BungeGBR Virginia WadeTCH Hana MandlíkováTCH Renáta Tomanová 6–4, 6–1 ARG Ivanna MadrugaARG Adriana Villagrán19 May Federation Cup West Berlin, West GermanyTeam eventClayUSA 3-0AUS TCH FRG USSR ROU GBR SWE26 May2 June French Open Paris, FranceGrand SlamClay – $300,000 – 112S/64Q/48D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles USA Chris Evert-Lloyd6–0, 6–3ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici TCH Hana Mandlíková AUS Dianne Fromholtz USA Kathy Jordan ARG Ivanna Madruga AUS Wendy TurnbullUSA Billie Jean KingUSA Kathy JordanUSA Anne Smith 6–1, 6–0 ARG Ivanna MadrugaARG Adriana VillagránUSA Anne SmithUSA Billy Martin 2–6, 6–4, 8–6TCH Renáta Tomanová TCH Stanislav Birner June WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists9 Jun Crossley Carpets Tournament Chichester, Great BritainColgate Series (AA)Grass – $100,000 – 56S/28D USA Chris Evert-Lloyd6–3, 6–7(4–7), 7–5 AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USA Pam ShriverNED Betty Stöve USA Andrea JaegerUSA Betsy Nagelsen USA Sharon WalshFRG Bettina BungeUSA Pam ShriverNED Betty Stöve 6–4, 7–5 USA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull16 Jun BMW Challenge Eastbourne, Great BritainColgate Series (AAA)Grass – $125,000 – 64S/32D USA Tracy Austin7–6, 6–2 AUS Wendy Turnbull RSA 1928 Greer StevensUSA Mareen Louie Harper NED Betty StöveAUS Dianne Fromholtz USA Diane DesforTCH Hana MandlíkováUSA Kathy Jordan USA Anne Smith 6–4, 6–1 USA Pam Shriver NED Betty Stöve23 Jun30 Jun Wimbledon Championships London, Great BritainGrand SlamGrass – $300,000 – 112S/64Q/48D/48X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6–1, 7–6(7–4) USA Chris Evert-Lloyd USA Martina Navratilova USA Tracy Austin USA Billie Jean KingUSA Andrea Jaeger AUS Wendy TurnbullRSA 1928 Greer StevensUSA Kathy Jordan USA Anne Smith 4–6, 7–5, 6–1 USA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy TurnbullUSA Tracy AustinUSA John Austin 4–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–3 AUS Dianne FromholtzAUS Mark Edmondson July WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists14 Jul Player's Classic Montreal, CanadaColgate Series (AA)Hard – $100,000 – 56S/32D USA Martina Navratilova6–2, 6–1 RSA 1928 Greer Stevens USA JoAnne RussellUSA Pam Shriver USA Anne SmithUSA Laura duPont USA Ann KiyomuraUSA JoAnne RussellUSA Anne SmithUSA Pam Shriver 3–6, 6–6(6–3) ret. USA Ann KiyomuraRSA 1928 Greer Stevens21 Jul Central Fidelity Banks International Richmond, United States Colgate Series (AA)Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D USA Martina Navratilova 6–3, 6–0 USA Mary Lou Piatek USA Pam Shriver USA Betsy Nagelsen USA Barbara PotterUSA Stacy Margolin RSA 1928 Rosalyn Fairbank USA Wendy WhiteUSA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova 6–4, 4–6, 6–3 USA Pam ShriverUSA Anne Smith Austrian Open Kitzbühel, AustriaColgate Series (A)Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici3–6, 1-1 RetTCH Hana Mandlíková FRG Sylvia HanikaTCH Regina Maršíková SUI Hana Strachoňová TCH Renáta Tomanová FRG Heidi EisterlehnerTCH Iva BudařováFRG Claudia Kohde-KilschFRG Eva Pfaff Walkover TCH Hana MandlíkováTCH Renáta Tomanová28 Jul Wells Fargo Open San Diego, United StatesColgate Series (AA)$125,000 – hard- 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin6–1, 6–3 AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Stacy MargolinUSA Ann Kiyomura RSA 1928 Rosalyn FairbankUSA Terry Holladay USA Laura duPontUSA Diane DesforUSA Tracy AustinUSA Ann Kiyomura 3–6, 6–4, 6–3 USA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull August WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists4 Aug U.S. Clay Court Championships Indianapolis, United StatesColgate Series (AAAA)Clay – $200,000 – 56S/32D Singles – Doubles USA Chris Evert-Lloyd6–4, 6–3 USA Andrea Jaeger ARG Ivanna Madruga AUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USA Anne WhiteSUI Hana Strachoňová USA Mary Lou PiatekTCH Regina MaršíkováUSA Anne SmithUSA Paula Smith 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 ROU 1965 Virginia RuziciTCH Renáta Tomanová11 Aug Player's Canadian Open Toronto, CanadaColgate Series (AAA)Hard – $150,000 – 56S/32D USA Chris Evert-Lloyd6–3, 6–1 ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici USA Kathy Jordan USA Pam Shriver USA Anne SmithAUS Evonne Goolagong Cawley USA Andrea JaegerTCH Hana Mandlíková USA Andrea JaegerTCH Regina Maršíková 6–1, 6–3 USA Ann KiyomuraUSA Betsy Nagelsen18 Aug Volvo Women's Cup Mahwah, United StatesColgate Series (AA)Hard – $100,000 – 56S/32D TCH Hana Mandlíková6–7(0–7), 6–2, 6–2 USA Andrea Jaeger FRG Sylvia HanikaUSA Martina Navratilova USA Tracy AustinUSA Trey Lewis AUS Dianne FromholtzUSA Kathy JordanUSA Martina NavratilovaUSA Candy Reynolds 4–6, 6–3, 6–1 USA Pam ShriverNED Betty Stöve25 Aug1 Sep US Open New York City, United StatesGrand SlamHard – $350,000 – 128S/64Q/64D/32X Singles – Doubles – Mixed doubles USA Chris Evert-Lloyd 5–7, 6–1, 6–1TCH Hana Mandlíková USA Tracy Austin USA Andrea Jaeger USA Pam Shriver YUG Mima Jaušovec ARG Ivanna MadrugaUSA Barbara HallquistUSA Billie Jean KingUSA Martina Navratilova 7–6(7–2), 7–5 USA Pam ShriverNED Betty StöveAUS Wendy TurnbullUSA Marty Riessen 7–5, 6–2 NED Betty Stöve RSA 1928 Frew McMillan September WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists8 Sep Toray Sillook Open Tokyo, Japan Colgate Series (AA)Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 28S USA Billie Jean King7–5, 6–4 USA Terry Holladay AUS Dianne FromholtzUSA Leslie Allen YUG Mima JaušovecTCH Regina Maršíková TCH Hana Mandlíková AUS Wendy Turnbull Women‟s Games Salt Lake City, United StatesColgate Series (A)Hard – $50,000 – 16S/8D ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici 6–1, 6–3ARG Ivanna Madruga USA Barbara PotterRSA 1928 Tanya Harford USA Pam TeeguardenUSA JoAnne Russell USA Barbara JordanROU 1965 Lucia RomanovROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Pam Teeguarden 6–4, 7–5 USA Barbara JordanUSA JoAnne Russell15 Sep Buick Riviera Classic Las Vegas, United StatesColgate Series (AAAA)Hard – $200,000 – 32S/16D USA Andrea Jaeger 7–5, 4–6, 6–3TCH Hana Mandlíková USA Martina NavratilovaFRG Sylvia Hanika AUS Wendy TurnbullUSA Kathy Jordan USA Anne SmithYUG Mima JaušovecUSA Kathy JordanUSA Anne Smith 2–6, 6–4, 6–3 USA Martina NavratilovaNED Betty Stöve22 Sep Davison‟s Classic Atlanta, United StatesColgate Series (AA)Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D TCH Hana Mandlíková 6–3, 7–5AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Chris Evert-LloydAUS Dianne Fromholtz USA Kathy JordanUSA Pam Teeguarden ROU 1965 Lucia RomanovUSA JoAnne RussellUSA Barbara PotterUSA Sharon Walsh 6–3, 6–1 USA Kathy JordanUSA Anne Smith29 Sep US Indoor – Michelob Light Classic Minneapolis, United StatesColgate Series (AA)Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin 6–1, 2–6, 6–2 AUS Dianne Fromholtz AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Billie Jean King USA Anne Smith GBR Anne Hobbs USA Renée RichardsUSA Roberta McCallumUSA Ann KiyomuraUSA Candy Reynolds 6–3, 4–6, 6–1 USA Anne SmithUSA Paula Smith October WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists6 Oct Thunderbird Classic Phoenix, United States Colgate Series (AA)Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D TCH Regina Maršíková 7–6(10–8), 7–6(7–3) AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Caroline Stoll USA Pam Shriver USA Tracy AustinUSA Trey Lewis USA Dana GilbertKOR Lee Duk-heeUSA Pam ShriverUSA Paula Smith 6–0, 6–4USA Ann KiyomuraUSA Candy Reynolds13 Oct Borden Classic Nagoya, Japan Colgate Series (A)Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D USA Dana Gilbert 5-1 ret USA Barbara Jordan FRG Heidi EisterlehnerUSA Mareen Louie Harper ARG Ivanna Madruga USA Lindsay Morse TCH Renáta TomanováUSA Marcie LouieUSA Lindsay MorseUSA Jean Nachand 6–3, 6–1 AUS Nerida GregoryHUN Marie Pinterová Lynda Carter Classic Deerfield Beach, United States Colgate Series (AAA)Hard – $125,000 – 32S/16D USA Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–4, 6–1USA Andrea Jaeger TCH Regina MaršíkováUSA Martina Navratilova ROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Sherry Acker USA Pam ShriverGBR Sue Barker USA Andrea JaegerTCH Regina Maršíková 1–6, 6–1, 6–2 TCH Martina NavratilovaUSA Candy Reynolds20 Oct Daihatsu Challenge Brighton, Great BritainColgate Series (AAA)Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D USA Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–4, 5–7, 6–3 USA Martina Navratilova FRG Sylvia HanikaRSA 1928 Greer Stevens ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici TCH Hana Mandlíková AUS Dianne FromholtzUSA Barbara PotterUSA Kathy Jordan USA Anne Smith 6–3, 7–5 USA Martina NavratilovaNED Betty Stöve Hit-Union Japan Open Tokyo, Japan Colgate Series (A)Hard – $50,000 – S/D ROU 1965 Mariana Simionescu 6–4, 6–4 AUS Nerida Gregory HUN Marie PinterováUSA Dana Gilbert ARG Ivanna MadrugaCHN Yu Li-Qiao FRG Heidi EisterlehnerUSA Julie HarringtonUSA Dana GilbertUSA Mareen Louie Harper 7–5, 7–6 AUS Nerida GregoryHUN Marie Pinterová27 Oct Stockholm Open Stockholm, Sweden Colgate Series (A)Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D TCH Hana Mandlíková 6–2, 6–2 FRG Bettina Bunge ROU 1965 Virginia RuziciFRG Sylvia Hanika USA JoAnne RussellSWE Lena Sandin YUG Mima JaušovecFRG Claudia Kohde-KilschROU 1965 Virginia RuziciYUG Mima Jaušovec 6–2, 6–1 TCH Hana MandlíkováNED Betty Stöve November WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists3 Nov Seiko Classic Hong Kong Colgate Series (A)Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D AUS Wendy Turnbull6–2, 6–0 USA Mareen Louie Harper USA Sharon WalshAUS Susan Leo USA Julie HarringtonAUS Nerida Gregory GBR Jane Plackett AUS Leanne HarrisonAUS Wendy TurnbullUSA Sharon Walsh 6–1, 6–2 USA Penny JohnsonCHI Silvana Urroz Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Stuttgart, West Germany Colgate Series (AAA)Hard (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin 6–2, 7–5 USA Sherry AckerUSA Andrea JaegerROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici YUG Mima JaušovecFRG Sylvia Hanika USA Pam TeeguardenSUI Isabelle VilligerTCH Hana Mandlíková NED Betty Stöve 6–4, 7–5 USA Kathy Jordan USA Anne Smith10 Nov Florida Federal Open Tampa, United StatesColgate Series (AAA)Clay – $125,000 – 56S/28D USA Andrea Jaeger Walkover USA Tracy Austin USA Kathrin KeilUSA Mary Lou Daniels USA Susan MascarinUSA Anne White USA Beth NortonUSA Wendy WhiteUSA Rosie CasalsUSA Candy Reynolds7–6, 7–5 USA Anne SmithUSA Paula Smith Dutch International Indoors Amsterdam, NetherlandsColgate Series (A)Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D TCH Hana Mandlíková6–2, 6–1ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici USA Barbara PotterUSA JoAnne Russell USA Renee BlountYUG Mima Jaušovec NED Betty StöveSUI Hana StrachoňováTCH Hana MandlíkováNED Betty Stöve 7–6, 7–6 YUG Mima JaušovecUSA JoAnne Russell17 Nov Wightman Cup London, Great BritainHard (i)Team eventUnited States 5–2 Great Britain 24 Nov 7 Dec Toyota Australian Open Melbourne, Australia Grand SlamGrass – $200,000 – 64S/32Q/32D Singles – Doubles TCH Hana Mandlíková 6–0, 7–5AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Martina Navratilova YUG Mima JaušovecRSA 1928 Greer Stevens USA Pam Shriver ROU 1965 Virginia Ruzici USA Candy ReynoldsUSA Betsy NagelsenUSA Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–4 USA Ann KiyomuraUSA Candy Reynolds December WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists1 Dec NSW Building Society Open Sydney, Australia Colgate Series (AAA)Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D AUS Wendy Turnbull 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(10–8) USA Pam Shriver FRG Sylvia HanikaTCH Hana Mandlíková USA Martina NavratilovaRSA 1928 Greer Stevens GBR Sue BarkerROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Pam ShriverNED Betty Stöve 6–1, 4–6, 6–4 USA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull8 Dec National Panasonic South Australian Open Adelaide, Australia Colgate Series (AAA)Grass – $125,000 – 56S/32D TCH Hana Mandlíková 6–2, 6–4 GBR Sue Barker NED Betty Stöve HUN Marie Pinterová FRG Bettina BungeFRG Claudia Kohde-Kilsch FRG Bettina BungeAUS Amanda Tobin USA Pam ShriverNED Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–3 GBR Sue BarkerUSA Sharon Walsh15 Dec Tucson Open Tucson, United States Colgate Series (A)Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D USA Tracy Austin 6–2, 6–0 USA Mareen Louie Harper USA Barbara Potter USA Sandy Collins USA Sherry AckerUSA JoAnne Russell USA Wendy WhiteUSA Mona Guerrant USA Leslie AllenUSA Barbara Potter 7–6, 6–0 USA Mary Lou DanielsUSA Wendy White6 Jan 1981 Colgate Series Championships Landover, United States WTA ChampionshipsHard (i) – $250,000 – 12S/6D USA Tracy Austin 6–2, 6–2 USA Andrea Jaeger AUS Wendy Turnbull USA Martina Navratilova Round robinTCH Hana MandlíkováROU 1965 Virginia RuziciUSA Chris Evert-Lloyd USA Pam ShriverUSA Rosie CasalsAUS Wendy Turnbull 6–3, 4–6, 7–6(7–5) USA Paula SmithUSA Candy Reynolds Rankings Below are the 1980 WTA year-end rankings (December 31, 1980) in singles competition: Singles Year-end Rankinghttps://wtafiles.wtatennis.com/pdf/rankings/RankingArchive/Singles_Numeric_1980.pdf Women's International Computer Rankings 31 December 1980 Women's Tennis Association (WTA)NoPlayer NamePoints1979Change 1 Chris Evert USA16.8292 1 2 Tracy Austin USA15.6333 1 3 Martina Navratilova USA14.7861 2 4 Hana Mandlíková TCH10.80117 13 5 Evonne Goolagong Cawley AUS10.7474 1 6 Billie Jean King USA9.7375 1 7 Andrea Jaeger USA9.611NRNR 8 Wendy Turnbull AUS9.5567 1 9 Pam Shriver USA8.22733 24 10 Greer Stevens RSA 19288.03212 2 11 Virginia Ruzici ROU 19657.59813 2 12 Dianne Fromholtz AUS7.5716 6 13 Kathy Jordan USA7.28111 2 14 Sylvia Hanika FRG6.24816 2 15 Virginia Wade GBR5.7668 7 16 Sue Barker GBR5.46010 6 17 Mima Jaušovec YUG5.28420 3 18 Regina Maršíková TCH5.12714 4 19 Bettina Bunge FRG4.96032 13 20 Terry Holladay USA4.55126 6 See also 1980 Men's Grand Prix circuit Women's Tennis Association International Tennis Federation References External links Official WTA Tour website WTA Tour