WTA Hollywood 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule
Full tournament history →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.
Dates
Jan 22 — Jan 28
Location
Hollywood, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Round of 32
Greer Stevens
6-2 6-3
Janet Newberry
7-5 6-4
Carrie Meyer
6-1 6-3
Kathy May
1-6 6-4 7-5
Marise Kruger
6-1 6-1
Wendy Turnbull
6-3 6-3
Terry Holladay
6-2 6-4
Kate Latham
6-4 4-6 6-3
Dianne Fromholtz
6-2 6-1
Barbara Jordan
7-5 6-0
Sue Barker
4-6 6-4 6-4
Tracy Austin
6-1 6-0
Virginia Wade
6-3 6-3
Betsy Nagelsen
6-2 6-4
Virginia Ruzici
7-5 6-1
Betty Ann Grubb
6-4 6-7 6-2
Round of 16
Greer Stevens
6-1 6-4
Carrie Meyer
3-6 6-3 6-3
Marise Kruger
6-4 6-7 7-3
Terry Holladay
6-2 2-6 7-5
Dianne Fromholtz
6-2 6-3
Sue Barker
2-6 6-2 6-3
Virginia Wade
6-4 6-1
Virginia Ruzici
6-4 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Greer Stevens
6-2 6-1
Dianne Fromholtz
6-4 6-1
Final
Greer Stevens
6-4 2-6 6-4
Most Titles
| Player | Titles |
|---|---|
| Chris Evert | 1 |
| Evonne Goolagong | 1 |
| Greer Stevens | 1 |
| Mimi Wheeler | 1 |
Recent Finals
| Season | Surface | Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.