WTA Detroit 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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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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Results

Match type

32 recorded singles results

Detroit 1979 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Wendy Turnbull 7-5 1-6 7-6 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Feb 25, 1979* F
BR (1)
Martina Navratilova 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Feb 25, 1979* BR
SF (2)
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 1-6 6-4 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Feb 24, 1979* SF Upset: winner had a 9 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Virginia Ruzici 6-4 4-6 6-3 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Feb 24, 1979* SF
QF (4)
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 Feb 24, 1979* QF
R16 (8)
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 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
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 Feb 23, 1979* R16
R32 (16)
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 Upset: winner had a 11 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
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 Feb 22, 1979* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Detroit.

Most Finals

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

  1. Virginia Ruzici 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. 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 Detroit finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Wendy Turnbull 7-5 1-6 7-6 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Detroit held?
Detroit is held in Detroit, United States.
Who won the most recent Detroit?
The 1979 Detroit was won by Wendy Turnbull, who defeated Virginia Ruzici 7-5 1-6 7-6.
When was the first Detroit played?
The first edition of Detroit was held in 1979.
What surface is Detroit played on?
Detroit is played on carpet courts.