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defeated

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in the final, 6–4, 6–4 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1985 Italian Open. Reggi was the first Italian woman to win the tournament in the

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was the reigning champion, but did not compete this year.

Seeds

Draw

References

External links

Official results archive (ITF)

Official results archive (WTA)
{{DEFAULTSORT:1985 Italian Open - Women's Singles Italian Open - Women's Singles 1985 Italian Open (tennis)