WTA Monte Carlo 1979 Draw & Results

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Helga Masthoff won the 1979 Monte Carlo, defeating Sabina Simmonds 6-3 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 5–11 on clay courts in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

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Champion
Helga Masthoff
def. Sabina Simmonds , 6-3 6-1
Dates
Apr 5 — Apr 11
Location
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Results

Match type

12 recorded singles results

Monte Carlo 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Helga Masthoff 6-3 6-1 Sabina Simmonds H2H Match data Apr 11, 1979* F
SF (2)
Sabina Simmonds 3-6 7-5 7-6 Petra Delhees Jauch H2H Match data Apr 10, 1979* SF
Helga Masthoff 6-3 7-5 Brigitte Simon Glinel H2H Match data Apr 10, 1979* SF
QF (4)
Brigitte Simon Glinel 6-2 6-0 Michele Gurdal H2H Match data Apr 10, 1979* QF
Sabina Simmonds 6-4 6-4 Michelle Tyler H2H Match data Apr 10, 1979* QF
Petra Delhees Jauch 7-5 1-6 7-5 Elena Granaturovna H2H Match data Apr 10, 1979* QF
Helga Masthoff 6-0 7-6 Frederique Thibault H2H Match data Apr 10, 1979* QF
R16 (5)
Frederique Thibault 7-5 3-6 6-2 Daniela Marzano H2H Match data Apr 9, 1979* R16
Helga Masthoff 6-0 6-4 Lea Antonoplis H2H Match data Apr 9, 1979* R16
Elena Granaturovna 6-2 6-0 Katja Ebbinghaus H2H Match data Apr 9, 1979* R16
Michelle Tyler 6-3 7-6 Anne Chevalier H2H Match data Apr 9, 1979* R16
Brigitte Simon Glinel 6-1 6-2 Iris Riedel Kuhn H2H Match data Apr 9, 1979* R16

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Monte Carlo.

Most Finals

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

  1. Helga Masthoff 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Helga Masthoff 4 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anne Chevalier 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 Monte Carlo finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Helga Masthoff 6-3 6-1 Sabina Simmonds H2H Match data 1979 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Monte Carlo held?
Monte Carlo is held in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Who won the most recent Monte Carlo?
The 1979 Monte Carlo was won by Helga Masthoff, who defeated Sabina Simmonds 6-3 6-1.
When was the first Monte Carlo played?
The first edition of Monte Carlo was held in 1979.
What surface is Monte Carlo played on?
Monte Carlo is played on clay courts.