Founded 1972 Editions 20 | Abolished 1991 Edition 20 | |
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Event name Virginia Slims of Washington (1972–78, 1983–91)
Avon Championships of Washington (1979, 1982)
Colgate Championships of Washington (1980–81) Surface Carpet (i) (1972–75, 1978–90)
Hard (i) (1976–77)
Hard (1991) Tour Women's Tennis Association (1972–1991) | ||
The Virginia Slims of Washington is a defunct Grand Prix and WTA Tour affiliated tennis tournament played from 1972 to 1991. It was held in Washington, D.C. in the United States and played on indoor carpet courts from 1972 to 1975 and again from 1978 to 1990. From 1976 to 1977 it was played on indoor hard courts and in the final year it was played on outdoor hard courts.
The event was known by several different names. For the majority of its run the tournament was called the Virginia Slims of Washington due to sponsorship with Virginia Slims. It was also known as the Colgate Championships of Washington and the Avon Championships of Washington.
Martina Navratilova was the most successful player winning 9 titles overall.
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