WTA Hollywood 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Greer Stevens won the 1979 Hollywood, defeating Dianne Fromholtz 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Hollywood, United States, from January 22 to January 28, 1979.

Champion
Greer Stevens
def. Dianne Fromholtz , 6-4 2-6 6-4
Dates
Jan 22 — Jan 28
Location
Hollywood, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jan 28, 1979* F Greer Stevens 6-4 2-6 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
BR (1)
Jan 22, 1979 BR Virginia Wade 6-0 Marise Kruger H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jan 27, 1979* SF Dianne Fromholtz 6-4 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Jan 27, 1979* SF Greer Stevens 6-2 6-1 Marise Kruger H2H Match data
QF (4)
Jan 27, 1979* QF Greer Stevens 6-2 6-1 Carrie Meyer H2H Match data
Jan 27, 1979* QF Marise Kruger 7-6 6-2 Terry Holladay H2H Match data
Jan 27, 1979* QF Virginia Wade 7-5 7-5 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data
Jan 27, 1979* QF Dianne Fromholtz 6-4 6-4 Sue Barker H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Terry Holladay 6-2 2-6 7-5 Kate Latham H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Sue Barker 2-6 6-2 6-3 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Virginia Ruzici 6-4 6-2 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Marise Kruger 6-4 6-7 7-3 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Carrie Meyer 3-6 6-3 6-3 Kathy May H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Greer Stevens 6-1 6-4 Janet Newberry H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 6-3 Barbara Jordan H2H Match data
Jan 26, 1979* R16 Virginia Wade 6-4 6-1 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Virginia Ruzici 7-5 6-1 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Kate Latham 6-4 4-6 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Sue Barker 4-6 6-4 6-4 Mareen Louie Harper H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Betty Ann Grubb 6-4 6-7 6-2 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-3 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Terry Holladay 6-2 6-4 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Marise Kruger 6-1 6-1 Diane Desfor H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 6-1 Linda Siegel H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Barbara Jordan 7-5 6-0 Laurie Fleming H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Virginia Wade 6-3 6-3 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Janet Newberry 7-5 6-4 Nancy Yeargin H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Greer Stevens 6-2 6-3 Chris Evert H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Tracy Austin 6-1 6-0 Caroline Stoll H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Betsy Nagelsen 6-2 6-4 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Carrie Meyer 6-1 6-3 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data
Jan 25, 1979* R32 Kathy May 1-6 6-4 7-5 Renee Richards H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Greer Stevens 1
Mimi Wheeler 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1979 Hard Greer Stevens 6-4 2-6 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1978 Carpet Evonne Goolagong 6-2 6-3 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Chris Evert 6-3 6-4 Margaret Court H2H Match data
1968 Hard Mimi Wheeler 3-6 6-3 6-1 Stephanie Grant H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hollywood held?
Hollywood is held in Hollywood, United States.
Who won the most recent Hollywood?
The 1979 Hollywood was won by Greer Stevens 6-4 2-6 6-4.
Who has won the most Hollywood titles?
Chris Evert has won 1 Hollywood title, the most by any player.
When was the first Hollywood played?
The first edition of Hollywood was held in 1968.
What surface is Hollywood played on?
Hollywood is played on hard courts.