WTA Detroit 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Wendy Turnbull won the 1979 Detroit, defeating Virginia Ruzici 7-5 1-6 7-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Detroit, United States, from February 19 to February 25, 1979.

Champion
Wendy Turnbull
def. Virginia Ruzici , 7-5 1-6 7-6
Dates
Feb 19 — Feb 25
Location
Detroit, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 25, 1979* F Wendy Turnbull 7-5 1-6 7-6 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data
BR (1)
Feb 19, 1979 BR Martina Navratilova 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 24, 1979* SF Wendy Turnbull 6-4 1-6 6-4 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1979* SF Virginia Ruzici 6-4 4-6 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
QF (4)
Feb 24, 1979* QF Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-1 Anne Smith H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1979* QF Rosie Casals 0-6 6-4 6-4 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1979* QF Wendy Turnbull 6-2 6-2 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
Feb 24, 1979* QF Virginia Ruzici 6-1 4-6 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Mima Jausovec 6-2 6-2 Greer Stevens H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Dianne Fromholtz 6-1 4-6 6-2 Sue Barker H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Anne Smith 1-6 7-5 6-0 Marita Redondo H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Wendy Turnbull 6-1 6-2 Marcie Louie H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Rosie Casals 6-4 3-6 7-6 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Virginia Ruzici 6-4 6-4 Carrie Meyer H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-7 6-3 6-4 Renee Richards H2H Match data
Feb 23, 1979* R16 Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 Kate Latham H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Sue Barker 3-6 7-5 7-6 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 6-4 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Anne Smith 6-4 1-6 6-4 Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Marcie Louie 3-6 6-4 6-4 Betty Stove H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Virginia Wade 6-2 7-5 Diane Desfor H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Greer Stevens 6-4 6-1 Terry Holladay H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Rosie Casals 6-4 6-4 Barbara Jordan H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Carrie Meyer 6-4 6-4 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 4-6 6-2 6-4 Betty Ann Grubb H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Virginia Ruzici 7-6 6-1 Iva Budarova H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Mima Jausovec 6-1 3-6 6-2 Nina Bohm H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Renee Richards 7-5 6-3 Hana Mandlikova H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-2 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-1 Rene Blount H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Kate Latham 6-3 6-0 Kay Mcdaniel H2H Match data
Feb 22, 1979* R32 Marita Redondo 7-6 6-3 Leslie Allen H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 2
Martina Navratilova 2
Andrea Jaeger 1
Chris Evert 1
Evonne Goolagong 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1983 Carpet Virginia Ruzici 4-6 6-4 6-2 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1982 Carpet Andrea Jaeger 2-6 6-4 6-2 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
1981 Carpet Leslie Allen 6-4 6-4 Hana Mandlikova H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Billie Jean King 6-3 6-0 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
1979 Carpet Wendy Turnbull 7-5 1-6 7-6 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Detroit held?
Detroit is held in Detroit, United States.
Who won the most recent Detroit?
The 1983 Detroit was won by Virginia Ruzici 4-6 6-4 6-2.
Who has won the most Detroit titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Detroit titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Detroit played?
The first edition of Detroit was held in 1973.
What surface is Detroit played on?
Detroit is played on carpet courts.