Manchester tournament history

Explore the recorded Manchester final from 1979. Open an edition for its draw and match results.

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Recorded outcomes
1
First recorded
1979
Latest recorded
1979
Latest champion

Record Book

Career Leaders

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. Sue Barker 23.1 years
    Youngest · 1979
  2. Sue Barker 23.1 years
    Oldest · 1979

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
1979 Sue Barker 7-5 4-6 6-0 Anne Hobbs H2H Match data WTA 250 Grass

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Manchester held?
Manchester is held in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Manchester?
The 1979 Manchester was won by Sue Barker, who defeated Anne Hobbs 7-5 4-6 6-0.
When was the first Manchester played?
The first edition of Manchester was held in 1979.
What surface is Manchester played on?
Manchester is played on grass courts.