WTA ASB Classic 1985 Draw & Results

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Anne Hobbs won the 1985 ASB Classic, defeating Louise Field 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played December 9–15 on grass courts in Auckland, New Zealand.

The ASB Classic is the shared ATP and WTA tournament identity used for the long-running Auckland event at the ASB Tennis Centre.

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Champion
Anne Hobbs
def. Louise Field , 6-3 6-1
Dates
Dec 9 — Dec 15
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

15 recorded singles results

ASB Classic 1985 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Anne Hobbs 6-3 6-1 Louise Field #148 H2H Match data Dec 15, 1985* F
SF (2)
Anne Hobbs 7-5 7-6 Anna Maria Fernandez H2H Match data Dec 14, 1985* SF
Louise Field #148 6-1 6-1 Beth Norton H2H Match data Dec 14, 1985* SF
QF (4)
Anne Hobbs 6-0 6-4 Julie Richardson #151 H2H Match data Dec 14, 1985* QF
Anna Maria Fernandez 6-7 7-5 7-6 Candy Reynolds H2H Match data Dec 14, 1985* QF
Louise Field #148 7-5 6-0 Lea Antonoplis H2H Match data Dec 14, 1985* QF
Beth Norton 6-7 6-4 6-4 Stephanie Faulkner H2H Match data Dec 14, 1985* QF
R16 (8)
Stephanie Faulkner 6-7 6-4 6-0 Belinda Cordwell H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Louise Field #148 6-3 6-4 Caryn Copeland Wilson H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Anne Hobbs 3-6 6-2 6-3 Colleen Carney H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Anna Maria Fernandez 6-7 7-6 6-3 Adriana Villagran Reami H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Beth Norton 7-5 6-2 Michelle Turk H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Lea Antonoplis 6-3 6-2 Michelle Parun H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Candy Reynolds 7-5 6-2 Csilla Cserepy H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16
Julie Richardson #151 6-2 6-0 Micki Schillig H2H Match data Dec 13, 1985* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for ASB Classic.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles. 5 players share this record.

  1. Ann Jones 2 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Julia Goerges 3 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Julia Goerges 27 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Marina Erakovic 12 appearances

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent ASB Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Elina Svitolina #14 6-3 7-6(6) Xinyu Wang #57 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Clara Tauson #50 4-6 (ret.) Naomi Osaka #57 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Coco Gauff #3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 Elina Svitolina #25 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Coco Gauff #7 6-1 6-1 Rebeka Masarova #130 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Serena Williams #10 6-3 6-4 Jessica Pegula #82 H2H Match data 2020 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1985

Previous editions of ASB Classic

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ASB Classic held?
ASB Classic is held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who is the latest recorded ASB Classic winner?
The 2026 ASB Classic was won by Elina Svitolina, who defeated Xinyu Wang 6-3 7-6(6).
Who has won the most ASB Classic titles?
Ann Jones, Coco Gauff, and others are tied for the most ASB Classic titles, with 2 each.
When was the first ASB Classic played?
The first edition of ASB Classic was held in 1986.
What surface is ASB Classic played on?
ASB Classic is played on grass courts.