WTA Brighton 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

Martina Navratilova won the 1979 Brighton, defeating Chris Evert 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Brighton, United Kingdom, from November 20 to November 26, 1979. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Chris Evert , 6-3 6-3
Dates
Nov 20 — Nov 26
Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
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

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Brighton.

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 Hobbs 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 Brighton finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-3 Chris Evert H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brighton held?
Brighton is held in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Brighton?
The 1979 Brighton was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Chris Evert 6-3 6-3.
When was the first Brighton played?
The first edition of Brighton was held in 1979.
What surface is Brighton played on?
Brighton is played on carpet courts.