WTA Phoenix 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Martina Navratilova won the 1979 Phoenix, defeating Chris Evert 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Phoenix, United States, from October 10 to October 16, 1979.

Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Chris Evert , 6-1 6-3
Dates
Oct 10 — Oct 16
Location
Phoenix, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Oct 16, 1979* F Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-3 Chris Evert H2H Match data
BR (1)
Oct 10, 1979 BR Kate Latham 5-3 (ret.) Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
SF (2)
Oct 15, 1979* SF Martina Navratilova 7-5 5-7 6-0 Kate Latham H2H Match data
Oct 15, 1979* SF Chris Evert 6-4 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
QF (4)
Oct 15, 1979* QF Martina Navratilova 7-5 6-1 Laura Dupont H2H Match data
Oct 15, 1979* QF Wendy Turnbull 3-6 6-3 6-2 Caroline Stoll H2H Match data
Oct 15, 1979* QF Chris Evert 6-2 6-1 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data
Oct 15, 1979* QF Kate Latham 7-6 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Wendy Turnbull 6-2 6-3 Betty Stove H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Caroline Stoll 7-6 3-6 7-5 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Kerry Reid 6-1 7-6 Renee Richards H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Kate Latham 6-3 6-3 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Chris Evert 6-2 6-1 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-2 6-1 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Laura Dupont 5-7 6-2 7-6 Bettina Bunge H2H Match data
Oct 14, 1979* R16 Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-1 Mary Carillo H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Caroline Stoll 6-4 6-2 Greer Stevens H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 7-5 2-6 7-6 Trey Lewis H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Betty Stove 6-3 7-6 Lele Forood H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 6-1 Tanya Harford H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-3 Terry Holladay H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Chris Evert 6-1 6-1 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Mima Jausovec 6-1 6-4 Barbara Jordan H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Betty Ann Grubb 6-2 6-4 Marise Kruger H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Mary Carillo 6-1 6-2 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Kate Latham 6-1 1-6 7-6 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-0 Pam Shriver H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Kerry Reid 6-2 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Renee Richards 6-3 6-4 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Laura Dupont 5-7 6-4 6-4 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Bettina Bunge 6-4 6-3 Anne Smith H2H Match data
Oct 13, 1979* R32 Ilana Kloss 6-2 7-6 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 4
Martina Navratilova 2
Nancy Richey 2
Anne White 1
Beth Herr 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1989 Hard Conchita Martínez 3-6 6-4 6-2 Elise Burgin H2H Match data
1988 Hard Manuela Maleeva Fragniere 6-3 4-6 6-2 Dianne Van Rensburg H2H Match data
1987 Hard Anne White 6-1 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1986 Hard Beth Herr 6-0 3-6 7-5 Ann Henricksson H2H Match data
1980 Hard Regina Marsikova 7-6 7-6 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Phoenix held?
Phoenix is held in Phoenix, United States.
Who won the most recent Phoenix?
The 1989 Phoenix was won by Conchita Martínez 3-6 6-4 6-2.
Who has won the most Phoenix titles?
Billie Jean King has won 4 Phoenix titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Phoenix played?
The first edition of Phoenix was held in 1968.
What surface is Phoenix played on?
Phoenix is played on hard courts.