The 1985 Virginia Slims Ginny Championships was a women's

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tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sandpiper Bay Resort in

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, in the United States that was part of the

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. It was the second and last edition of the tournament and was held from January 2, 1985, through January 6, 1985. Catarina Lindqvist won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Catarina Lindqvist defeated

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6–3, 6–1 * It was Lindqvist's 3rd singles title of the year and of her career.

Doubles

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/ Paula Smith defeated

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6–4, 6–1 * It was Nagelsen's 4th title of the year and the 15th of her career. It was Smith's 4th title of the year and the 12th of her career.

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