The 1985 Virginia Slims of Central New York was a women's

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tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Monticello, New York in the

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. It was part of the

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and was played from August 19 through August 25, 1985. It was the first tournament in Monticello and the first in New York to feature both singles and doubles competitions. Second-seeded Barbara Potter won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

Barbara Potter defeated

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4–6, 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

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defeated

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/ Kateřina Böhmová 5–7, 6–4, 6–3

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ITF tournament edition details
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