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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Round of 32
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-2
Renee Richards
Betty Stove 6-3 6-4
Mima Jausovec
Virginia Wade 6-4 7-6
Yvonne Vermaak
Betty Ann Grubb 7-6 6-2
Sherry Acker
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-3
Barbara Potter
Stacy Margolin 6-4 6-2
Ilana Kloss
Kerry Reid 6-4 6-2
Sylvia Hanika
Anne Smith 6-4 2-6 6-3
Carrie Meyer
Dianne Fromholtz 6-7 7-6 6-2
Pam Shriver
Lele Forood 6-2 6-1
Caroline Stoll
Billie Jean King 6-2 6-4
Terry Holladay
Greer Stevens 6-3 6-0
Rosie Casals
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-1
Dana Gilbert
Mary Carillo 7-6 7-5
Julie Anthony
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 7-5 6-7 6-0
Marise Kruger
Wendy Turnbull 6-0 6-2
Glynis Coles
Round of 16
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 7-6
Betty Stove
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2
Betty Ann Grubb
Tracy Austin 6-2 6-3
Stacy Margolin
Kerry Reid 5-7 6-3 6-4
Anne Smith
Dianne Fromholtz 6-3 6-4
Lele Forood
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-1
Greer Stevens
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-4
Mary Carillo
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-3 7-6
Wendy Turnbull
Quarterfinals
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-4
Virginia Wade
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-3
Kerry Reid
Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 2-6 6-1
Billie Jean King
Martina Navratilova 3-6 6-1 6-2
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi
Semifinals
Evonne Goolagong 7-6 6-0
Tracy Austin
Dianne Fromholtz 1-6 6-3 6-1
Martina Navratilova
Final
Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4
Dianne Fromholtz

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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Previous editions of Minneapolis

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.