WTA Minneapolis 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Evonne Goolagong won the 1979 Minneapolis, defeating Dianne Fromholtz 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Minneapolis, United States, from October 1 to October 7, 1979.

Champion
Evonne Goolagong
def. Dianne Fromholtz , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Oct 1 — Oct 7
Location
Minneapolis, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Oct 7, 1979* F Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
BR (1)
Oct 1, 1979 BR Tracy Austin 7-5 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data
SF (2)
Oct 6, 1979* SF Evonne Goolagong 7-6 6-0 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
Oct 6, 1979* SF Dianne Fromholtz 1-6 6-3 6-1 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data
QF (4)
Oct 6, 1979* QF Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 2-6 6-1 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
Oct 6, 1979* QF Tracy Austin 6-1 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
Oct 6, 1979* QF Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Oct 6, 1979* QF Martina Navratilova 3-6 6-1 6-2 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Kerry Reid 5-7 6-3 6-4 Anne Smith H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-4 Mary Carillo H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Tracy Austin 6-2 6-3 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1 Greer Stevens H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Dianne Fromholtz 6-3 6-4 Lele Forood H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Evonne Goolagong 6-3 7-6 Betty Stove H2H Match data
Oct 5, 1979* R16 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-3 7-6 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Virginia Wade 6-4 7-6 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4 Terry Holladay H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Anne Smith 6-4 2-6 6-3 Carrie Meyer H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Dianne Fromholtz 6-7 7-6 6-2 Pam Shriver H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 7-5 6-7 6-0 Marise Kruger H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Stacy Margolin 6-4 6-2 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Greer Stevens 6-3 6-0 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Wendy Turnbull 6-0 6-2 Glynis Coles H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Betty Ann Grubb 7-6 6-2 Sherry Acker H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-1 Dana Gilbert H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Lele Forood 6-2 6-1 Caroline Stoll H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Kerry Reid 6-4 6-2 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Tracy Austin 6-1 6-3 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Betty Stove 6-3 6-4 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Mary Carillo 7-6 7-5 Julie Anthony H2H Match data
Oct 4, 1979* R32 Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-2 Renee Richards H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Martina Navratilova 2
Chris Evert 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Tracy Austin 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1981 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Tracy Austin 6-1 2-6 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1979 Carpet Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1978 Carpet Chris Evert 6-7 6-2 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Minneapolis held?
Minneapolis is held in Minneapolis, United States.
Who won the most recent Minneapolis?
The 1981 Minneapolis was won by Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2.
Who has won the most Minneapolis titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 2 Minneapolis titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Minneapolis played?
The first edition of Minneapolis was held in 1977.
What surface is Minneapolis played on?
Minneapolis is played on carpet courts.