WTA Brisbane 1980 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Liz Smylie won the 1980 Brisbane, defeating Sue Barker 6-2 6-1 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played on grass courts in Brisbane, Australia, from November 17 to November 23, 1980.

Champion
Liz Smylie
def. Sue Barker , 6-2 6-1
Dates
Nov 17 — Nov 23
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Category
WTA 500
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Round of 64
Liz Smylie (w/o)
K Tyrell
E Burke (w/o)
A Carey
Claudia Kohde Kilsch
BYE
Bernadette Randall (w/o)
Heather Middleton
Gail Sherriff 6-0 6-1
L Miller
Jackie Monsour 6-0 6-1
S Johnson
Donna Kelly (w/o)
Kathy Mantle
Jill Davis
BYE
Jane Preyer
BYE
Maree Booth 6-3 7-6
Ann Jones
Jean Nachand 6-1 6-0
Odea
D Brown (w/o)
Lynnette Andreazza
Marie Pinterova
BYE
L Fennell 7-5 6-2
Wendy Gilchrist
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Sue Barker
BYE
K Thatcher (w/o)
J Moran
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Keryn Pratt
BYE
B Pearson 6-3 4-6 6-4
M Earl
Sophie Amiach 6-4 6-2
D Borger
Debbie Chesterton 6-1 6-1
Joanne Butler
Chris Newton 6-2 5-7 6-1
Sharon Hodgkin
Karen Denman 6-0 6-3
Joanne Odonohue
Sylvie Gardette 6-4 6-3
Michelle Berrigan
Amanda Tobin
BYE
Helen Gourlay (w/o)
J Wehmeir
Brenda Remilton (w/o)
Christa Pickwick
Pam Whytcross
BYE
Jackie Pinto 6-2 6-4
Amanda Pryor
Round of 32
Liz Smylie 6-2 6-2
E Burke
Claudia Kohde Kilsch 7-5 6-2
Bernadette Randall
Gail Sherriff 6-4 6-4
Jackie Monsour
Donna Kelly (w/o)
Jill Davis
Jane Preyer 3-6 6-1 6-4
Maree Booth
Jean Nachand 6-1 6-0
D Brown
Marie Pinterova 6-4 6-1
L Fennell
Linda Cassell
BYE
Sue Barker 6-0 6-2
K Thatcher
Catherine Tanvier
BYE
Keryn Pratt 6-2 6-0
B Pearson
Sophie Amiach 6-3 6-4
Debbie Chesterton
Chris Newton 6-4 6-2
Karen Denman
Sylvie Gardette (w/o)
Amanda Tobin
Helen Gourlay 6-1 0-6 6-2
Brenda Remilton
Pam Whytcross 6-3 6-1
Jackie Pinto
Round of 16
Liz Smylie 7-5 2-6 7-5
Claudia Kohde Kilsch
Gail Sherriff 6-0 6-1
Donna Kelly
Jane Preyer 6-3 3-6 7-5
Jean Nachand
Marie Pinterova 6-2 6-1
Linda Cassell
Sue Barker 6-2 6-4
Catherine Tanvier
Keryn Pratt 1-6 6-2 6-4
Sophie Amiach
Chris Newton 6-3 6-2
Sylvie Gardette
Helen Gourlay 6-1 0-6 6-2
Pam Whytcross
Quarterfinals
Liz Smylie 2-6 6-2 7-6
Gail Sherriff
Jane Preyer 6-7 6-4 7-5
Marie Pinterova
Sue Barker 6-2 6-4
Keryn Pratt
Chris Newton 6-4 0-6 7-6
Helen Gourlay
Semifinals
Liz Smylie 6-7 7-5 7-5
Jane Preyer
Sue Barker 6-3 6-3
Chris Newton
Final
Liz Smylie 6-2 6-1
Sue Barker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brisbane held?
Brisbane is held in Brisbane, Australia.
Who won the most recent Brisbane?
The 2026 Brisbane was won by Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Brisbane titles?
Evonne Goolagong has won 3 Brisbane titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Brisbane played?
The first edition of Brisbane was held in 1968.
What surface is Brisbane played on?
Brisbane is played on grass courts.