WTA Oakland 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

Martina Navratilova won the 1979 Oakland, defeating Chris Evert 7-5 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Oakland, United States, from January 8 to January 14, 1979. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Chris Evert , 7-5 7-5
Dates
Jan 8 — Jan 14
Location
Oakland, 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

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Oakland.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anne Smith 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 Oakland finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Martina Navratilova 7-5 7-5 Chris Evert H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oakland held?
Oakland is held in Oakland, United States.
Who won the most recent Oakland?
The 1979 Oakland was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Chris Evert 7-5 7-5.
When was the first Oakland played?
The first edition of Oakland was held in 1979.
What surface is Oakland played on?
Oakland is played on carpet courts.