Martina Navratilova defeated defending champion Chris Evert in the final, 6–2, 4–6, 6–2 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1985 Australian Open. It was her third Australian Open singles title and 13th major singles title overall.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Martina Navratilova is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Chris Evert (finalist) Martina Navratilova (champion) Hana Mandlíková (semifinals) Pam Shriver (third round) Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (semifinals) Zina Garrison (quarterfinals) Manuela Maleeva (quarterfinals) Helena Suková (quarterfinals) Wendy Turnbull (third round) Catarina Lindqvist (quarterfinals) Barbara Potter (second round) Bettina Bunge (first round) Jo Durie (third round) Lisa Bonder (second round) Pascale Paradis (first round) Katerina Maleeva (third round)
Qualifying
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry
External links 1985 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation