WTA Edinburgh 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Lea Antonoplis won the 1979 Edinburgh, defeating Joyce Williams 7-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from July 9 to July 15, 1979.

Champion
Lea Antonoplis
def. Joyce Williams , 7-6 6-4
Dates
Jul 9 — Jul 15
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jul 15, 1979* F Lea Antonoplis 7-6 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jul 14, 1979* SF Joyce Williams 6-3 6-4 Debbie Parker H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1979* SF Lea Antonoplis 5-7 6-3 6-3 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jul 14, 1979* QF Debbie Parker 6-2 6-1 J Mcmurtrie H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1979* QF Joyce Williams 6-3 6-1 Anne Tripp H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1979* QF Lea Antonoplis 6-3 5-7 6-4 Judy Erskine H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1979* QF Winnie Shaw 4-6 6-4 8-6 Linda Geeves H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Lea Antonoplis 6-0 6-1 P Henry H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Anne Tripp 6-1 6-2 G Livingstone H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Winnie Shaw 6-1 6-1 A Arnott H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Joyce Williams 6-1 6-1 A Douglas H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 J Mcmurtrie 6-2 1-6 6-3 D Boothman H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Linda Geeves 7-5 6-3 Sheila Moodie H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Judy Erskine 6-0 6-0 Mrs Mcintosh H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1979* R16 Debbie Parker 3-6 6-2 9-7 Jean Nachand H2H Match data
R32 (8)
Jul 12, 1979* R32 A Arnott 6-1 6-2 J Leach H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 Debbie Parker 4-6 6-2 6-2 Jane Plackett H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 J Mcmurtrie 6-3 6-0 I Stadele H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 Jean Nachand 6-3 6-0 K Allen H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 D Boothman (w/o) A Brotherston H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 Sheila Moodie 7-5 6-2 Ruth Pullar Lothian H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 Winnie Shaw 6-4 6-2 Jenny Walpole H2H Match data
Jul 12, 1979* R32 Linda Geeves 6-0 6-0 C Lindsay H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Judy Erskine 2
Virginia Wade 2
Cathy Drury 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Lea Antonoplis 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1982 — Cathy Drury 6-2 6-2 Denise Parnell H2H Match data
1979 — Lea Antonoplis 7-6 6-4 Joyce Williams H2H Match data
1978 — Judy Erskine 6-3 6-3 Helen Lennon H2H Match data
1977 Grass Judy Erskine 6-2 7-6 Ruth Pullar Lothian H2H Match data
1974 Carpet Virginia Wade 6-3 4-6 6-2 Julie Heldman H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edinburgh held?
Edinburgh is held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Edinburgh?
The 1982 Edinburgh was won by Cathy Drury 6-2 6-2.
Who has won the most Edinburgh titles?
Judy Erskine has won 2 Edinburgh titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Edinburgh played?
The first edition of Edinburgh was held in 1970.