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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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Location
Chicago,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
32 recorded singles results
Chicago 1979 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 Tracy Austin H2H Match data Feb 4, 1979* F Kerry Reid 6-4 Greer Stevens H2H Match data Feb 4, 1979* BR 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Chicago.
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 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.