WTA Los Angeles 1979 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1979 Los Angeles, defeating Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played February 12–18 on carpet courts in Los Angeles, United States.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Martina Navratilova , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Feb 12 — Feb 18
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Category
WTA 500
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

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Los Angeles.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 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 Los Angeles finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-3 6-4 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data 1979 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 500 tournaments in 1979

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Los Angeles held?
Los Angeles is held in Los Angeles, United States.
Who won the most recent Los Angeles?
The 1979 Los Angeles was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Los Angeles played?
The first edition of Los Angeles was held in 1979.
What surface is Los Angeles played on?
Los Angeles is played on carpet courts.