WTA Richmond 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Martina Navratilova won the 1979 Richmond, defeating Kathy Jordan 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Richmond, from August 13 to August 19, 1979.

Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Kathy Jordan , 6-1 6-3
Dates
Aug 13 — Aug 19
Location
Richmond
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Aug 19, 1979* F Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-3 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
SF (2)
Aug 18, 1979* SF Kathy Jordan 6-4 6-3 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
Aug 18, 1979* SF Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-3 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data
QF (4)
Aug 18, 1979* QF Virginia Wade 6-4 6-2 Greer Stevens H2H Match data
Aug 18, 1979* QF Wendy Turnbull 3-6 7-6 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data
Aug 18, 1979* QF Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-1 Anne Smith H2H Match data
Aug 18, 1979* QF Kathy Jordan 6-0 6-2 Kate Latham H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Kate Latham 4-6 6-4 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Anne Smith 6-1 3-6 6-3 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Greer Stevens 6-1 6-1 Diane Morrison H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Kerry Reid 6-1 7-5 Rosie Casals H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-0 Sue Barker H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Wendy Turnbull 7-5 6-2 Stacy Margolin H2H Match data
Aug 17, 1979* R16 Kathy Jordan 6-2 6-1 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Regina Marsikova 7-6 0-6 6-4 Lele Forood H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Wendy Turnbull 6-1 6-1 Betty Stove H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Kate Latham 5-7 6-2 6-4 Ilana Kloss H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Sue Barker 6-1 6-2 Pam Shriver H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Greer Stevens 5-7 6-3 6-2 Ivanna Madruga H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-1 1-6 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Dianne Fromholtz 7-6 6-3 Terry Holladay H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-0 Marita Redondo H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Mima Jausovec 4-6 7-6 6-0 Barbara Potter H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Anne Smith 6-4 6-0 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Virginia Wade 6-0 6-0 Linda Siegel H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Diane Morrison 6-0 6-4 Anna Maria Fernandez H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Kathy Jordan 6-2 6-3 Renee Richards H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Rosie Casals 6-3 6-1 Wendy White H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Stacy Margolin 6-2 6-2 Caroline Stoll H2H Match data
Aug 16, 1979* R32 Kerry Reid 6-1 6-1 Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Billie Jean King 2
Martina Navratilova 2
Peaches Bartkowicz 2
Joanne Russell 1
Margaret Court 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1984 Hard Joanne Russell 6-2 4-6 6-2 Michaela Washington H2H Match data
1983 Carpet Rosalyn Fairbank 6-4 5-7 6-4 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1982 Carpet Wendy Turnbull 6-7 6-4 6-2 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
1981 Hard Mary Lou Piatek 6-4 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-0 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richmond held?
Richmond is held in Richmond.
Who won the most recent Richmond?
The 1984 Richmond was won by Joanne Russell 6-2 4-6 6-2.
Who has won the most Richmond titles?
Billie Jean King has won 2 Richmond titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Richmond played?
The first edition of Richmond was held in 1968.
What surface is Richmond played on?
Richmond is played on carpet courts.