WTA Orlando 1979 Draw & Results

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Kathy Jordan won the 1979 Orlando, defeating Regina Marsikova 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 12–18 on hard courts in Orlando, United States.

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Champion
Kathy Jordan
def. Regina Marsikova , 4-6 6-1 6-4
Dates
Mar 12 — Mar 18
Location
Orlando, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
—

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

16 recorded singles results

Orlando 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Kathy Jordan 4-6 6-1 6-4 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Mar 18, 1979* F
BR (1)
Betty Ann Grubb 6-1 Sherry Acker H2H Match data Mar 18, 1979* BR
SF (2)
Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-1 Sherry Acker H2H Match data Mar 17, 1979* SF
Regina Marsikova 6-0 7-6 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Mar 17, 1979* SF
QF (2)
Betty Ann Grubb 6-3 6-1 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Mar 17, 1979* QF
Sherry Acker 6-2 4-6 6-4 Barbara Potter H2H Match data Mar 17, 1979* QF
R16 (4)
Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-3 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data Mar 16, 1979* R16
Sharon Walsh Pete 7-5 6-4 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data Mar 16, 1979* R16
Sherry Acker 7-5 6-2 Rene Blount H2H Match data Mar 16, 1979* R16
Regina Marsikova 7-6(4) 7-6(3) Barbara Potter H2H Match data Mar 16, 1979* R16
R32 (4)
Kathy Jordan 6-2 6-3 Rene Blount H2H Match data Mar 15, 1979* R32
Regina Marsikova 5-7 7-6(2) 6-1 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data Mar 15, 1979* R32
Betty Ann Grubb 2-6 6-3 6-0 Sherry Acker H2H Match data Mar 15, 1979* R32
Barbara Potter 5-7 6-4 7-5 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Mar 15, 1979* R32
RR (2)
Sylvia Hanika 6-0 Rene Blount H2H Match data Mar 12, 1979 RR
Sharon Walsh Pete (w/o) Barbara Potter H2H Match data Mar 12, 1979 RR

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Orlando.

Most Finals

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

  1. Kathy Jordan 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Kathy Jordan 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Barbara Potter 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 Orlando finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Kathy Jordan 4-6 6-1 6-4 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data 1979 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Orlando held?
Orlando is held in Orlando, United States.
Who won the most recent Orlando?
The 1979 Orlando was won by Kathy Jordan, who defeated Regina Marsikova 4-6 6-1 6-4.
When was the first Orlando played?
The first edition of Orlando was held in 1979.
What surface is Orlando played on?
Orlando is played on hard courts.