Chris Evert Christine Marie Evert (born December 21, 1954), known as Chris Evert Lloyd from 1979 to 1987, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. Evert won 18 major singles titles, including a record seven French Open titles and a joint-record ...

was the defending champion and successfully defended her title, by defeating

Billie Jean King Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 major titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. King was a member of the victorious United States ...

6–0, 6–4 in the final.

Seeds

Draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

References

External links

Official results archive (ITF)

Official results archive (WTA)
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