WTA Ft. Wayne 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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.

Champion
Joanne Russell
def. Janet Newberry , 7-5 6-3
Dates
Aug 1 — Aug 7
Location
Ft. Wayne
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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Quarterfinals
Joanne Russell 7-6 6-1
Jenny Gardiner
Laurie Fleming 6-2 6-7 6-4
Paula Smith
Janet Newberry 6-1 6-1
Kym Ruddell
Nancy Ornstein 6-4 6-1
Mary Sawyer
Semifinals
Joanne Russell 6-4 6-2
Laurie Fleming
Janet Newberry 7-5 4-6 6-4
Nancy Ornstein
Final
Joanne Russell 7-5 6-3
Janet Newberry

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Joanne Russell 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
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.