WTA Memphis Classic 1980 Draw & Results

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Renee Richards won the 1980 Memphis Classic, defeating Bonnie Gadusek 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played June 9–15 in Memphis, United States.

The Memphis Classic brought WTA Tour tennis back to Memphis in 2026.

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Champion
Renee Richards
def. Bonnie Gadusek , 4-6 6-4 6-3
Dates
Jun 9 — Jun 15
Location
Memphis, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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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

31 recorded singles results

Memphis Classic 1980 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Renee Richards 4-6 6-4 6-3 Bonnie Gadusek H2H Match data Jun 15, 1980* F
SF (2)
Renee Richards 6-3 6-2 Michelle Weiss H2H Match data Jun 14, 1980* SF
Bonnie Gadusek 6-0 6-0 Rita Agassi H2H Match data Jun 14, 1980* SF
QF (4)
Michelle Weiss 6-2 6-7 6-4 Julie Kosten H2H Match data Jun 14, 1980* QF
Renee Richards 6-4 6-2 Pam Casale H2H Match data Jun 14, 1980* QF
Rita Agassi 6-2 6-1 Tina Mochizuki H2H Match data Jun 14, 1980* QF
Bonnie Gadusek 6-2 6-2 Louise Allen H2H Match data Jun 14, 1980* QF
R16 (8)
Julie Kosten 7-5 6-2 Jill Davis H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
Michelle Weiss 7-6 6-4 Eliza Pande H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Renee Richards 7-5 6-2 Jennifer Goodling H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
Louise Allen 6-4 5-7 6-2 Julie Filkoff H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
Bonnie Gadusek (w/o) Janet Newberry H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
Rita Agassi 6-3 6-3 Darlene Williamson H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
Tina Mochizuki 6-0 6-2 Lisa Doherty H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
Pam Casale 6-3 6-1 Vicki Nelson H2H Match data Jun 13, 1980* R16
R32 (16)
Louise Allen 2-6 6-1 6-4 Tracy Houk H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Bonnie Gadusek 6-2 6-4 Bonnie Wolf H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Eliza Pande 6-2 7-6 Cathy Fink H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Michelle Weiss 6-2 6-3 Mandy Parson H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Vicki Nelson 6-1 6-0 Bunny Smith H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Julie Filkoff 6-2 2-6 6-3 Stephanie Hales H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Renee Richards 6-2 6-0 Chantal Racicot H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Jennifer Goodling 6-3 6-0 Lisa Doherty H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Pam Casale 6-0 6-0 Susan Baldree H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Darlene Williamson 4-6 6-1 6-1 Karen Denman H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Janet Newberry 6-0 6-0 Denise Jordan H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Rita Agassi 6-3 6-1 Maggie Morris H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Jill Davis 6-4 4-6 6-1 Joni Van Ryck De Groot H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Julie Kosten 6-2 6-1 Carol Watson H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Tina Mochizuki 6-2 6-1 Valerie Block H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32
Lisa Doherty 3-6 6-2 6-0 Lucy Fendig H2H Match data Jun 12, 1980* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Memphis Classic.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles.

  1. Lisa Raymond 2 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes.

  1. Lisa Raymond 3 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Lisa Raymond 12 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Lisa Raymond 5 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 Memphis Classic finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Kristina Liutova #229 1-6 6-1 6-3 Darja Vidmanova #114 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Magdalena Rybarikova #105 6-2 0-0 (ret.) Rebecca Marino #80 H2H Match data 2011 Hard
Venus Williams #54 6-1 6-1 Shahar Peer #17 H2H Match data 2007 Hard
Sofia Arvidsson #47 6-2 2-6 6-3 Marta Domachowska #51 H2H Match data 2006 Hard
Vera Zvonareva #12 4-6 6-4 7-5 Lisa Raymond #24 H2H Match data 2004 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Memphis Classic held?
Memphis Classic is held in Memphis, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Memphis Classic winner?
The 2026 Memphis Classic was won by Kristina Liutova, who defeated Darja Vidmanova 1-6 6-1 6-3.
Who has won the most Memphis Classic titles?
Lisa Raymond has won 2 Memphis Classic titles, the most by any player.
What is the earliest recorded Memphis Classic edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Memphis Classic in TennisDB is 1980.