WTA Ft. Wayne 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule
Full tournament history →Joanne Russell won the 1979 Ft. Wayne, defeating Janet Newberry 7-5 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played in Ft. Wayne, from August 1 to August 7, 1979.
Dates
Aug 1 — Aug 7
Location
Ft. Wayne
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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| Date | Round | Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Aug 7, 1979* | F | Joanne Russell | 7-5 6-3 | Janet Newberry | H2H | Match data |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Aug 6, 1979* | SF | Janet Newberry | 7-5 4-6 6-4 | Nancy Ornstein | H2H | Match data |
| Aug 6, 1979* | SF | Joanne Russell | 6-4 6-2 | Laurie Fleming | H2H | Match data |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Aug 6, 1979* | QF | Laurie Fleming | 6-2 6-7 6-4 | Paula Smith | H2H | Match data |
| Aug 6, 1979* | QF | Joanne Russell | 7-6 6-1 | Jenny Gardiner | H2H | Match data |
| Aug 6, 1979* | QF | Nancy Ornstein | 6-4 6-1 | Mary Sawyer | H2H | Match data |
| Aug 6, 1979* | QF | Janet Newberry | 6-1 6-1 | Kym Ruddell | H2H | Match data |
Most Titles
| Player | Titles |
|---|---|
| Joanne Russell | 1 |
Recent Finals
| Season | Surface | Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | — | Joanne Russell | 7-5 6-3 | Janet Newberry | H2H | Match data |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Ft. Wayne held?
- Ft. Wayne is held in Ft. Wayne.
- Who won the most recent Ft. Wayne?
- The 1979 Ft. Wayne was won by Joanne Russell 7-5 6-3.
- Who has won the most Ft. Wayne titles?
- Joanne Russell has won 1 Ft. Wayne title, the most by any player.
- When was the first Ft. Wayne played?
- The first edition of Ft. Wayne was held in 1979.