Three-time defending champion Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert Lloyd in a rematch of the previous year's final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 to win the ladies' singles tennis title at the 1985 Wimbledon Championships. It was her sixth Wimbledon singles title and twelfth major singles title overall. It marked Evert's seventh runner-up finish at Wimbledon, the joint-most at a major (shared with Blanche Bingley, also at Wimbledon).
Seeds
Chris Evert Lloyd (final) Martina Navratilova (champion) n/a Hana Mandlíková (third round) Manuela Maleeva (fourth round) Pam Shriver (quarterfinals) Claudia Kohde-Kilsch (second round) Helena Suková (quarterfinals) Zina Garrison (semifinals) Bonnie Gadusek (second round) Kathy Jordan (second round) Steffi Graf (fourth round) Catarina Lindqvist (first round) Carling Bassett (second round) Wendy Turnbull (third round) Gabriela Sabatini (third round) Kathy Rinaldi (semifinals)
Both Chris Evert Lloyd and Martina Navratilova were seeded #1, reflecting Evert Lloyd's status as the #1 ranked player and Navratilova's as the 3-time defending champion, with no seed #2 awarded. This unique decision was heavily criticised by the Women's Tennis Association. As Evert Lloyd was placed at the top of the draw sheet, she was in effect the de facto #1.Wimbledon: The Official History of the Championships. Barrett, John. Collins Willow 2001
Qualifying
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Bottom half
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry
References
External links
1985 Wimbledon Championships – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation