Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Dianne Fromholtz 1 final
WTA Boston 1979 Draw & Results
CompletedDianne Fromholtz won the 1979 Boston, defeating Sue Barker 6-2 7-6 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 12–18 on carpet courts in Boston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Mar 12 — Mar 18
Location
Boston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Dianne Fromholtz
6-1 6-2
Betty Stove
6-4 6-1
Marita Redondo
7-6 7-5
Betsy Nagelsen
6-7 6-1 6-1
Wendy Turnbull
6-3 6-2
Carrie Meyer
7-5 6-0
Kerry Reid
6-2 6-4
Linda Siegel
6-4 6-2
Sue Barker
6-2 3-1 (ret.)
Marise Kruger
4-6 6-4 6-1
Chris Evert
6-2 6-2
Kathy May
6-1 3-6 6-1
Virginia Wade
6-1 6-2
Rosie Casals
6-2 6-4
Greer Stevens
6-2 6-1
Lesley Hunt
6-2 6-4
Round of 16
Dianne Fromholtz
6-3 6-1
Marita Redondo
7-5 6-2
Wendy Turnbull
7-6 7-5
Kerry Reid
6-2 7-5
Sue Barker
6-2 6-2
Chris Evert
6-3 6-0
Virginia Wade
6-3 7-5
Greer Stevens
6-1 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Dianne Fromholtz
5-7 6-2 6-1
Sue Barker
7-6 6-4
Final
Dianne Fromholtz
6-2 7-6
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Boston.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Dianne Fromholtz 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Anne Smith 1 appearance
View the full Boston record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne Fromholtz | 6-2 7-6 | Sue Barker | H2H | Match data | 1979 | Carpet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Boston held?
- Boston is held in Boston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Boston?
- The 1979 Boston was won by Dianne Fromholtz, who defeated Sue Barker 6-2 7-6.
- When was the first Boston played?
- The first edition of Boston was held in 1979.
- What surface is Boston played on?
- Boston is played on carpet courts.