1980 BMW Challenge


The 1980 BMW Challenge was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom that was part of the Colgate Series category of the 1980 WTA Tour. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from 16 June through 21 June 1980. Second-seeded Tracy Austin won the singles title and earned $22,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

Tracy Austin defeated Wendy Turnbull 7–6, 6–2
  • It was Austin's 7th singles title of the year and the 17th of her career.

Doubles

Kathy Jordan / Anne Smith defeated Pam Shriver / Betty Stöve 6–4, 6–1

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Round of 64
Singles$22,000$11,000$5,000$2,700$1,350$700$325