The 1984 Virginia Slims of Newport was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor grass courts at the

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in Newport,

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in the United States that was part of the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. The tournament was held from July 30 through August 5, 1984. First-seeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–3, 7–6^(7–3) * It was Navratilova's 8th singles title of the year and the 94th of her

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Doubles

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/ Peanut Louie-Harper defeated

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7–5, 7–6 * It was Fernandez's 1st career title. It was Louie-Harper's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career.

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ITF tournament edition details
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Virginia Slims of Newport The Virginia Slims of Newport is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated women's tennis tournament played from 1971 to 1990. It was held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States and played on outdoor grass court ...

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