The 1982 Avon Championships of Detroit was a women's

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tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Cobo Hall & Arena in

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in the United States that was part of the 1982 Avon Championships circuit. This was the 11th edition of the tournament and was held from February 1 through February 7, 1982. First-seeded Andrea Jaeger won the singles title and earned $30,000 in first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Andrea Jaeger defeated

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2–6, 6–4, 6–2

Doubles

Leslie Allen /

defeated

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6–4, 6–0

Prize money

References

External links

International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament edition details
{{1982 WTA Tour Avon Championships of Detroit Virginia Slims of Detroit 1982 in sports in Michigan February 1982 sports events in the United States