WTA Seattle 1979 Draw & Results

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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 February 5–11 on carpet courts in Seattle, United States.

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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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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 Seattle.

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. Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 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 Seattle finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-1 3-6 6-3 Renee Richards H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seattle held?
Seattle is held in Seattle, United States.
Who won the most recent Seattle?
The 1979 Seattle was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Renee Richards 6-1 3-6 6-3.
When was the first Seattle played?
The first edition of Seattle was held in 1979.
What surface is Seattle played on?
Seattle is played on carpet courts.