WTA Minneapolis 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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

Results

Minneapolis 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Oct 7, 1979* F
BR (1)
Tracy Austin 7-5 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Oct 7, 1979* BR
SF (2)
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.
QF (4)
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
R16 (8)
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.
R32 (16)
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

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Minneapolis.

Most Finals

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

  1. Dianne Fromholtz 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anne Smith 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 Minneapolis finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Minneapolis held?
Minneapolis is held in Minneapolis, United States.
Who won the most recent Minneapolis?
The 1979 Minneapolis was won by Evonne Goolagong, who defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Minneapolis played?
The first edition of Minneapolis was held in 1979.
What surface is Minneapolis played on?
Minneapolis is played on carpet courts.