WTA Seattle 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Chris Evert won the 1979 Seattle, defeating Renee Richards 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Seattle, United States, from February 5 to February 11, 1979.

Champion
Chris Evert
def. Renee Richards , 6-1 3-6 6-3
Dates
Feb 5 — Feb 11
Location
Seattle, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 11, 1979* F Chris Evert 6-1 3-6 6-3 Renee Richards H2H Match data
BR (1)
Feb 5, 1979 BR Kerry Reid 7-6(3) Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 10, 1979* SF Renee Richards 6-3 6-2 Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data
Feb 10, 1979* SF Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
QF (4)
Feb 10, 1979* QF Kerry Reid 6-4 6-2 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data
Feb 10, 1979* QF Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
Feb 10, 1979* QF Renee Richards 6-4 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
Feb 10, 1979* QF Jeanne Duvall 6-3 7-6(7) Betty Stove H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Kerry Reid 6-4 6-7 (0) 6-2 Julie Harrington H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Jeanne Duvall 0-6 6-4 7-6(4) Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Mareen Louie Harper H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Wendy Turnbull 6-1 6-1 Diane Desfor H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Betty Stove 3-6 6-4 6-4 Sue Barker H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Kathy Jordan 6-0 6-3 Marita Redondo H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Virginia Ruzici 6-4 6-2 Hana Strachonova H2H Match data
Feb 9, 1979* R16 Renee Richards 6-3 7-5 Sherry Acker H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Renee Richards 6-3 6-4 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Mareen Louie Harper 6-2 6-3 Nancy Yeargin H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Diane Desfor 3-6 6-4 7-6(7) Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Wendy Turnbull 2-6 6-4 7-6(4) Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Kathy Jordan 6-2 6-2 Janet Newberry H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-4 6-2 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Marita Redondo 3-6 6-3 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Julie Harrington 6-2 6-3 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Sherry Acker 6-1 6-1 Sandy Stap H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Betty Stove 6-3 6-2 Lisa Doherty H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Kerry Reid 6-1 6-4 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Sue Barker 6-4 6-2 Bettina Bunge H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Virginia Ruzici 6-4 6-4 Maria Fernandez H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Jeanne Duvall 3-6 6-4 6-4 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Feb 8, 1979* R32 Hana Strachonova 7-6(10-8) 6-4 Kate Latham H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 2
Martina Navratilova 2
Mary Struthers 1
Sylvia Hanika 1
Tracy Austin 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1982 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-0 Andrea Jaeger H2H Match data
1981 Carpet Sylvia Hanika 6-2 6-1 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Tracy Austin 6-2 7-6 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1979 Carpet Chris Evert 6-1 3-6 6-3 Renee Richards H2H Match data
1978 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-1 1-6 6-1 Betty Stove H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seattle held?
Seattle is held in Seattle, United States.
Who won the most recent Seattle?
The 1982 Seattle was won by Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-0.
Who has won the most Seattle titles?
Chris Evert has won 2 Seattle titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Seattle played?
The first edition of Seattle was held in 1969.
What surface is Seattle played on?
Seattle is played on carpet courts.