WTA Brighton 1980 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1980 Brighton, defeating Martina Navratilova 6-4 5-7 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 20–26 on carpet courts in Brighton, United Kingdom.

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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

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.