Martina Navratilova def. Tracy Austin
6-3 3-6 6-2
Martina Navratilova defeated Tracy Austin 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the 1979 WTA Finals final on carpet courts on March 21, 1979.
Match Information
Match Statistics
Our current data sources do not include detailed match statistics for this match.
Player Comparison
| Field | Martina Navratilova | Tracy Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 18, 1956 | Dec 12, 1962 |
| Age | 22 | 16 |
| Height | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | One-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | — | — |
| Ranking points (entering) | — | — |
| Elo (entering) | 2,476 | 2,196 |
| Current career W-L | 1,419–228 | 339–88 |
| Current career earnings | $21,626,089 | $2,092,380 |
Path
Martina Navratilova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Barker | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | SF |
| Greer Stevens | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |
| Virginia Wade | 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |
Martina Navratilova's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Tracy Austin's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne Fromholtz | 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | SF |
| Wendy Turnbull | 5-7 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |
| Chris Evert | 6-3 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 21, 1979 | RR |