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WTA Minneapolis 1979 Draw & Results
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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 October 1–7 on carpet courts in Minneapolis, United States.
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Results
Match Log
Draw
32 recorded singles results
Minneapolis 1979 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Oct 7, 1979* F Tracy Austin 7-5 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Oct 7, 1979* BR 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 Oct 6, 1979* SF Upset: winner had a 10 percent pre-match Elo win probability. 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 Oct 6, 1979* QF 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 Oct 5, 1979* R16 Upset: winner had a 20 percent pre-match Elo win probability. 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 Upset: winner had a 14 percent pre-match Elo win probability. 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 Oct 4, 1979* R32
The leading Open Era records for Minneapolis.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Minneapolis held?
Minneapolis is held in Minneapolis, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Minneapolis winner?
The 1979 Minneapolis was won by Evonne Goolagong, who defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6-3 6-4.
What is the earliest recorded Minneapolis edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Minneapolis in TennisDB is 1979.
What surface is Minneapolis played on?
Minneapolis is played on carpet courts.