WTA Wellington 1980 Draw, Results & Schedule

Brenda Perry won the 1980 Wellington, defeating Chris Newton 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Wellington, New Zealand, from January 27 to February 2, 1980. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Brenda Perry
def. Chris Newton , 3-6 6-1 6-2
Dates
Jan 27 — Feb 2
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Wellington 1980 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Brenda Perry 3-6 6-1 6-2 Chris Newton H2H Match data Feb 2, 1980* F
SF (2)
Brenda Perry 6-3 6-3 Sheryl Tebbutt H2H Match data Feb 1, 1980* SF
Chris Newton 6-2 6-2 Robyn Legge H2H Match data Feb 1, 1980* SF
QF (4)
Robyn Legge 7-6 6-7 6-4 Pauline Elliott H2H Match data Feb 1, 1980* QF
Chris Newton 6-1 6-0 Brenda Remilton H2H Match data Feb 1, 1980* QF
Sheryl Tebbutt 3-6 6-4 6-2 Jane Plackett H2H Match data Feb 1, 1980* QF
Brenda Perry 6-3 7-6 Janine Perkinson H2H Match data Feb 1, 1980* QF
R16 (8)
Robyn Legge 6-0 6-0 Heather Middleton H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Chris Newton 6-2 6-1 Christa Pickwick H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Brenda Perry 6-0 6-2 Amanda Pryor H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Brenda Remilton 6-1 3-6 6-4 Ruth Seeman H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Janine Perkinson 7-6 6-2 Belinda Cordwell H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Jane Plackett 6-2 6-0 D Robinson H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Sheryl Tebbutt 6-2 7-6 Sally Chapman H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
Pauline Elliott 6-2 6-4 A Rolleston H2H Match data Jan 31, 1980* R16
R32 (16)
Jane Plackett (w/o) S Alpers H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Ruth Seeman 6-2 6-3 Dorothy Erdelyi H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Janine Perkinson 6-1 6-0 Annette Smith H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
A Rolleston 6-4 6-4 Carolyn Gore H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Sally Chapman 6-0 6-4 Julie Peters H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Heather Middleton 6-3 6-7 6-3 P Grapes H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Sheryl Tebbutt 6-0 6-0 Susan Illingworth H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Brenda Remilton 6-1 6-3 Kate Hatherton H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Amanda Pryor 6-4 6-2 Linda Stewart H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
D Robinson (w/o) Judith Phillips H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Chris Newton 6-2 6-1 C Beasley H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Brenda Perry 6-1 6-0 Beverly Vincent H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Belinda Cordwell 6-3 6-1 Michelle Lonergan H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Pauline Elliott 6-0 6-1 S Boyer H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Christa Pickwick (w/o) S Patrick H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32
Robyn Legge 6-1 6-0 A Bryant H2H Match data Jan 30, 1980* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wellington.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Brenda Perry 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Brenda Perry 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. A Bryant 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Wellington finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Brenda Perry 3-6 6-1 6-2 Chris Newton H2H Match data 1980 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1980

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wellington held?
Wellington is held in Wellington, New Zealand.
Who won the most recent Wellington?
The 1980 Wellington was won by Brenda Perry, who defeated Chris Newton 3-6 6-1 6-2.
When was the first Wellington played?
The first edition of Wellington was held in 1980.
What surface is Wellington played on?
Wellington is played on grass courts.