WTA Philadelphia 1979 Draw & Results

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Wendy Turnbull won the 1979 Philadelphia, defeating Virginia Wade 5-7 6-3 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 5–11 on hard courts in Philadelphia, United States.

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Champion
Wendy Turnbull
def. Virginia Wade , 5-7 6-3 6-2
Dates
Mar 5 — Mar 11
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia.

Most Finals

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

  1. Virginia Wade 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Wendy Turnbull 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 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 Philadelphia finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Wendy Turnbull 5-7 6-3 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1979 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philadelphia held?
Philadelphia is held in Philadelphia, United States.
Who won the most recent Philadelphia?
The 1979 Philadelphia was won by Wendy Turnbull, who defeated Virginia Wade 5-7 6-3 6-2.
When was the first Philadelphia played?
The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1979.
What surface is Philadelphia played on?
Philadelphia is played on hard courts.