WTA Johannesburg Eagle 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

Andrea Jaeger won the 1979 Johannesburg Eagle, defeating Bettina Bunge 6-1 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 19 to November 25, 1979. The match log contains 3 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Bettina Bunge , 6-1 6-4
Dates
Nov 19 — Nov 25
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

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

Results

Johannesburg Eagle 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Andrea Jaeger 6-1 6-4 Bettina Bunge H2H Match data Nov 25, 1979* F
R16 (2)
Marise Kruger 0-6 6-3 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data Nov 23, 1979* R16
Bettina Bunge 6-3 (ret.) Greer Stevens H2H Match data Nov 23, 1979* R16 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability.

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Johannesburg Eagle.

Most Finals

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

  1. Andrea Jaeger 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 3 players share this record.

Most Appearances

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

  1. Andrea Jaeger 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Johannesburg Eagle finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Andrea Jaeger 6-1 6-4 Bettina Bunge H2H Match data 1979 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johannesburg Eagle held?
Johannesburg Eagle is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Johannesburg Eagle?
The 1979 Johannesburg Eagle was won by Andrea Jaeger, who defeated Bettina Bunge 6-1 6-4.
When was the first Johannesburg Eagle played?
The first edition of Johannesburg Eagle was held in 1979.
What surface is Johannesburg Eagle played on?
Johannesburg Eagle is played on hard courts.