The 1980 Avon Championships of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Summit in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1980 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the 10th edition of the tournament and was held from February 25 through March 2, 1980.[1] Third-seeded Billie Jean King won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1980 Avon Championships of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25 – March 2 |
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 64S / 16D |
| Prize money | $150,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Venue | The Summit |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Billie Jean King | |
| Doubles | |
Billie Jean King /  Ilana Kloss | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Billie Jean King defeated Martina Navratilova 6–1, 6–3
- It was King's 2nd title of the year and the 125th of her career.
Doubles edit
Billie Jean King / Ilana Kloss defeated 
Betty Stöve / 
Wendy Turnbull 3–6, 6–1, 6–4
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $30,000 | $15,000 | $7,500 | $7,200 | $3,500 | $1,750 | $700 |
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References edit
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 355, 360–631.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1981). Slazengers World of Tennis 1981 : The Official Yearbook of the International Tennis Federation. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 181, 183. ISBN 9780362020342.