Founded 1972 Editions 18 Edition 18 | Abolished 1989 Surface Carpet | |
Event name Maureen Connolly Memorial (1972–74)
VS of Dallas (1975–78, 1983–89)
Avon Championships of Dallas (1979–82) Tour Women's Tennis Association | ||
The Virginia Slims of Dallas is a defunct WTA Tour affiliated women's tennis tournament played from 1972 to 1989. From 1979 through 1982 the event was known as the Avon Championships of Dallas. It was held in Dallas, Texas in the United States and played on indoor carpet courts.
Martina Navratilova was the most successful player at the tournament, winning the singles competition nine times and the doubles competitions eight times, partnering Colombian Isabel Fernández de Soto, Dutchwoman Betty Stöve and American Billie Jean King once, American Anne Smith twice, and American Pam Shriver three times for her doubles successes.
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