WTA Brighton 1980 Draw, Results & Schedule

Chris Evert won the 1980 Brighton, defeating Martina Navratilova 6-4 5-7 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Brighton, United Kingdom, from October 20 to October 26, 1980. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Martina Navratilova , 6-4 5-7 6-3
Dates
Oct 20 — Oct 26
Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

31 recorded singles results

Brighton 1980 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-4 5-7 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Oct 26, 1980* F
SF (2)
Chris Evert 6-4 6-4 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data Oct 25, 1980* SF
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-3 Greer Stevens H2H Match data Oct 25, 1980* SF
QF (4)
Martina Navratilova 7-6 6-1 Barbara Potter H2H Match data Oct 25, 1980* QF
Chris Evert 4-6 6-4 6-2 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Oct 25, 1980* QF
Sylvia Hanika 6-3 6-4 Hana Mandlikova H2H Match data Oct 25, 1980* QF
Greer Stevens 6-4 7-5 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Oct 25, 1980* QF
R16 (8)
Hana Mandlikova 6-2 6-1 Anne Hobbs H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Dianne Fromholtz 2-6 6-0 6-4 Sue Barker H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Chris Evert 6-0 6-0 Deborah Jevans H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Virginia Ruzici 6-0 4-6 6-3 Sherry Acker H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Sylvia Hanika 6-4 6-1 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Barbara Potter 6-3 7-6 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Greer Stevens 6-1 6-4 Anne Smith H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-1 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data Oct 24, 1980* R16
R32 (16)
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-1 Yvona Brzakova H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Deborah Jevans 6-4 6-4 Iva Budarova H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Sue Barker 6-1 6-7 6-1 Claudia Pasquale H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Barbara Potter 6-4 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Dianne Fromholtz 6-4 6-0 Tanya Harford H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Kathy Jordan 6-1 6-2 Petra Delhees Jauch H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Chris Evert 6-1 6-3 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Virginia Ruzici 6-3 7-6 Claudia Kohde Kilsch H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Anne Smith 7-6 6-7 7-5 Betty Stove H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Sylvia Hanika 6-0 6-2 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Betsy Nagelsen 6-4 7-6 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Mima Jausovec 6-1 6-2 Lena Sandin H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Anne Hobbs 6-3 6-4 Kim Sands H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Hana Mandlikova 6-1 6-1 Roberta Mccallum H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Greer Stevens 4-6 6-0 6-3 Jo Durie H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32
Sherry Acker 6-2 6-1 Corinne Vanier H2H Match data Oct 23, 1980* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Brighton.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Anne Hobbs 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Brighton finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-4 5-7 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data 1980 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brighton held?
Brighton is held in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Brighton?
The 1980 Brighton was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Martina Navratilova 6-4 5-7 6-3.
When was the first Brighton played?
The first edition of Brighton was held in 1980.
What surface is Brighton played on?
Brighton is played on carpet courts.