WTA Melbourne 1985 Draw, Results & Schedule

Pam Shriver won the 1985 Melbourne, defeating Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Melbourne, Australia, from May 13 to May 19, 1985. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Kathy Jordan , 6-4 6-4
Dates
May 13 — May 19
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type
Melbourne 1985 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Pam Shriver #6 6-4 6-4 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data May 19, 1985* F
SF (2)
Pam Shriver #6 7-6 6-2 Annabel Croft H2H Match data May 18, 1985* SF
Kathy Jordan 7-5 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data May 18, 1985* SF
QF (4)
Annabel Croft 6-4 6-3 Amanda Brown H2H Match data May 18, 1985* QF
Barbara Potter 6-2 6-3 Rosalyn Fairbank #36 H2H Match data May 18, 1985* QF
Pam Shriver #6 6-3 6-7 6-4 Ann Henricksson H2H Match data May 18, 1985* QF
Kathy Jordan 6-2 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data May 18, 1985* QF
R16 (8)
Pam Shriver #6 4-6 7-6 7-6 Terry Holladay H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 4-6 7-6 7-6 Barbara Gerken H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Annabel Croft 5-7 6-2 6-2 Heather Ludloff H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Amanda Brown 6-2 4-6 6-3 Sara Gomer H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Ann Henricksson 7-5 6-4 Lisa Spain Short H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Rosalyn Fairbank #36 6-1 6-1 Colleen Carney H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Kathy Jordan 6-1 1-6 6-3 Robin White #44 H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
Barbara Potter 5-7 7-3 6-3 Lea Antonoplis H2H Match data May 17, 1985* R16
R32 (16)
Heather Ludloff 7-6 6-1 Carol Watson H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Lisa Spain Short 6-4 7-6 Anna Maria Fernandez H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 7-6 6-4 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Rosalyn Fairbank #36 6-1 6-3 Susan Leo H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Amanda Brown 7-5 6-3 Jenny Byrne #154 H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Terry Holladay 4-6 7-5 6-3 Sophie Amiach #74 H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Annabel Croft 6-2 6-3 Micki Schillig H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Barbara Gerken 6-2 6-4 Amanda Tobin H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Colleen Carney 7-5 6-0 Kathleen Cummings H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Sara Gomer 4-6 7-5 6-1 Liz Smylie #35 H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Pam Shriver #6 4-6 6-1 6-0 Csilla Cserepy H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Robin White #44 3-6 6-2 6-0 Anne Hobbs H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Lea Antonoplis 6-3 7-6 Nicole Bradtke H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Kathy Jordan 6-1 6-3 Janine Tremelling H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Barbara Potter 3-6 6-3 7-6 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32
Ann Henricksson 7-6 7-5 Tina Mochizuki H2H Match data May 16, 1985* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Melbourne.

Most Finals

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

  1. Kathy Jordan 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Pam Shriver 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Amanda Brown 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Melbourne finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Pam Shriver #6 6-4 6-4 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data 1985 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melbourne held?
Melbourne is held in Melbourne, Australia.
Who won the most recent Melbourne?
The 1985 Melbourne was won by Pam Shriver, who defeated Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-4.
When was the first Melbourne played?
The first edition of Melbourne was held in 1985.
What surface is Melbourne played on?
Melbourne is played on carpet courts.