WTA Chicago 1979 Draw & Results

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Martina Navratilova won the 1979 Chicago, defeating Tracy Austin 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 29–February 4 on carpet courts in Chicago, United States.

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Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Tracy Austin , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Jan 29 — Feb 4
Location
Chicago, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Results

Match type

32 recorded singles results

Chicago 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 Tracy Austin H2H Match data Feb 4, 1979* F
BR (1)
Kerry Reid 6-4 Greer Stevens H2H Match data Feb 4, 1979* BR
SF (2)
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-2 Greer Stevens H2H Match data Feb 3, 1979* SF
Tracy Austin 1-6 6-4 6-4 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Feb 3, 1979* SF
QF (4)
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-2 Anne Smith H2H Match data Feb 3, 1979* QF
Kerry Reid 4-6 6-2 6-4 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data Feb 3, 1979* QF
Tracy Austin 5-7 6-3 6-3 Sue Barker H2H Match data Feb 3, 1979* QF
Greer Stevens 6-0 6-4 Marise Kruger H2H Match data Feb 3, 1979* QF
R16 (8)
Greer Stevens 6-4 6-3 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
Tracy Austin 6-0 6-2 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
Mima Jausovec 7-5 7-5 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
Anne Smith 6-4 6-3 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-2 Betty Stove H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
Marise Kruger 6-4 4-6 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Sue Barker 6-1 6-3 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
Kerry Reid 2-6 7-5 7-6 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Feb 2, 1979* R16
R32 (16)
Greer Stevens 6-3 6-2 Caroline Stoll H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Sharon Walsh Pete 5-7 7-6 7-6 Diane Desfor H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Pam Teeguarden 6-2 7-6 Isabel Fernandez De Soto H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Martina Navratilova 7-6 6-4 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Betty Stove 6-4 6-3 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Kerry Reid 4-6 7-5 6-2 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Yvonne Vermaak 6-3 6-4 Carrie Meyer H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Marise Kruger 6-2 6-1 Anthea Stewart H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Sue Barker 6-3 6-1 Kate Latham H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Virginia Ruzici 6-4 6-2 Marita Redondo H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Mary Lou Piatek 6-4 6-7 6-3 Sherry Acker H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Wendy Turnbull 6-2 5-7 6-0 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Anne Smith 6-2 7-5 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Tracy Austin 4-6 6-1 6-1 Renee Richards H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32
Mima Jausovec 7-5 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32 Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-2 4-6 6-3 Pam Shriver H2H Match data Feb 1, 1979* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Chicago.

Most Finals

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

  1. Martina Navratilova 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 Chicago finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 Tracy Austin H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chicago held?
Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
Who won the most recent Chicago?
The 1979 Chicago was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Tracy Austin 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Chicago played?
The first edition of Chicago was held in 1979.
What surface is Chicago played on?
Chicago is played on carpet courts.