Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Elise Burgin 1 final
WTA Houston 1985 Draw, Results & Schedule
Martina Navratilova won the 1985 Houston, defeating Elise Burgin 6-4 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Houston, United States, from April 29 to May 5, 1985. The match log contains 27 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 29 — May 5
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Anne Smith
6-4 6-2
Regina Marsikova
6-3 6-1
Jenny Klitch
1-6 6-2 6-4
BYE
Lori Mcneil
7-6 6-1
Mary Lou Piatek
2-6 6-2 6-1
Emiko Okagawa
1-6 6-1 6-3
Elise Burgin
4-6 6-4 6-3
Stephanie Rehe
6-4 7-6
BYE
Debbie Spence Nasim
6-3 6-2
Masako Yanagi
2-6 6-2 6-3
Sabrina Goles
6-3 6-4
Gretchen Magers
6-3 6-2
Round of 16
Martina Navratilova
6-2 6-1
Regina Marsikova
6-2 6-3
Helena Sukova
6-2 6-3
Mary Lou Piatek
6-4 6-7 6-0
Elise Burgin
1-6 6-4 6-4
Zina Garrison
6-3 6-1
Sabrina Goles
6-2 6-1
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Martina Navratilova
6-3 6-0
Final
Martina Navratilova
6-4 6-1
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.
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Elise Burgin 4 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Anne Smith 1 appearance
View the full Houston record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-4 6-1 | Elise Burgin | H2H | Match data | 1985 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston held?
- Houston is held in Houston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Houston?
- The 1985 Houston was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Elise Burgin 6-4 6-1.
- When was the first Houston played?
- The first edition of Houston was held in 1985.
- What surface is Houston played on?
- Houston is played on clay courts.