The 1984 Florida Federal Open was a women's
tennis
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tournament played on
outdoor hard courts at the Innisbrook Resort in
Tampa
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,
Florida
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in the United States that was part of the
1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series
The 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series was the 12th season since the foundation of the Women's Tennis Association. It commenced in March 1984, and concluded in March 1985 after 53 events.
The Virginia Slims World Championship Series ...
. The tournament was held from October 8 through October 14, 1984. Seventh-seeded
Michelle Casati won the singles title.
Finals
Singles
Michelle Torres defeated
Carling Bassett 6–1, 7–6
(7–4)
* It was Torres' only singles title of her career.
Doubles
Carling Bassett /
Elizabeth Smylie
Elizabeth Smylie (née Sayers, born 11 April 1963), sometimes known as Liz Smylie, is a retired Australian tennis player. During her career, she won four Grand Slam titles, one in women's doubles and three in mixed doubles. She also won three ...
defeated
Mary-Lou Daniels /
Wendy White-Prausa 6–4, 6–3
* It was Bassett-Seguso's 1st title of the year and the 2nd of her career. It was Smylie's 4th title of the year and the 8th of her career.
References
External links
ITF tournament edition details
WTA tournament draws
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