1979 WTA Tour

Last updated
1979 WTA Tour
Martina Navratilova.jpg
Martina Navratilova finished the year as world No. 1 for the second time in her career. She won ten singles tournaments during the season, including a major at the Wimbledon Championships, as well as the Avon Championships.
Details
Duration20 November 1978 – 8 January 1980
Edition7th
Tournaments57
CategoriesGrand Slam (4)
WTA Championships (3)
Avon Championships Circuit (11)
Colgate Series (32)
Non-tour events (5)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (10)
Most tournament finals Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (17)
Prize money leader Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova ($618,698)
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova (15.748)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Doubles team of the year Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Most improved
player of the year
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Newcomer of the year Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
1978
1980

The 1979 WTA Tour consisted of a number of tennis tournaments for female tennis players. It was composed of the newly streamlined version of the Avon Championships (which was now an 11-week tour of the US) and the Colgate Series. The year 1979 also saw the creation of the first official ranking system and these rankings were used to determine acceptance into the tournaments. [1] [2]

Contents

Schedule

This is a calendar of all events which were part of either the Avon Championships circuit or the Colgate Series in the year 1979, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage. Also included are the Grand Slam tournaments, the 1979 Avon Championships, the 1979 Federation Cup and a number of events not affiliated with either tour. [1]

Key
Grand Slam tournaments
Avon/Colgate Series championships
Avon Championships Circuit
Colgate Series
Non-tour events
Team events

November (1978)

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
20 Nov Colgate International
Christchurch, New Zealand
Colgate Series
Grass – $35,000 – 48S/28D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
6–2, 6–1
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika Flag of the United States.svg Lea Antonoplis
Flag of Sweden.svg Mimmi Wikstedt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sato
Flag of the United States.svg Jane Stratton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–1, 7–5
Flag of Germany.svg Katja Ebbinghaus
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika

December (1978)

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
4 Dec Toyota Women's Classic
Sydney, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $75,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
6–1, 1–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 4–6, 6–2
Flag of New Zealand.svg Judy Chaloner
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
11 Dec Adelaide International
Adelaide, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $50,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
7–5, 6–7, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Beth Norton Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anne Hobbs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris O'Neil
Flag of Denmark.svg Birgitte Hermansen
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–2, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marise Kruger
18 Dec New South Wales Open
Sydney, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $75,000 – 32S
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
6–2, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of the United States.svg Lea Antonoplis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
Flag of Sweden.svg Elisabeth Ekblom
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lesley Hunt
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
6–2, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marise Kruger
25 Dec
1 Jan
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris O'Neil
6–3, 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Evers
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Christine Matison
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of Denmark.svg Dorte Ekner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mary Sawyer
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
7–5, 6–2
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sato
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Pam Whytcross

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Jan Avon Championships of Washington
Washington, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
4–6, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Renée Richards
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh
8 Jan Avon Championships of California
Oakland, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–5, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy May
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
15 Jan Avon Championships of Houston
Houston, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Stacy Margolin
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
4–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
22 Jan Avon Championships of Florida
Hollywood, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Hard – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
6–4, 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marise Kruger
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Carrie Meyer
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Holladay
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–2, 2–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
29 Jan Avon Championships of Chicago
Chicago, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marise Kruger
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart
3–6, 7–5, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Feb Avon Championships of Seattle
Seattle, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/15D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–1, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Renée Richards Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Jeanne DuVall
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
7–6(7–4), 4–6, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
12 Feb Avon Championships of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Potter
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–4, 1–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
19 Feb Avon Championships of Detroit
Detroit, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 1–6, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–4, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
26 Feb Avon Championships of Dallas
Dallas, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 32S/14D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Stacy Margolin
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
7–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Mar Avon Championships of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/1D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Holladay
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Teacher
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Renée Richards
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
12 Mar Avon Championships of Boston
Boston, United States
Avon Championships Circuit
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 34S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
19 Mar Avon Championships
New York City, United States
Season-end championships
Carpet (i) – $275,000 – 8S/4D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Round robin
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
7–6(7–1), 7–6(7–3)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Apr Bridgestone Doubles Championships
Tokyo, Japan
Carpet (i) – $150,000 – 8D
Doubles
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
7–5, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melville / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hunt / Flag of the United States.svg Walsh
Flag of the United States.svg Acker / Flag of the United States.svg Carillo
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wade / Flag of the United States.svg Newberry
Flag of the United States.svg Casals / Flag of the United States.svg Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Meyer / Flag of the United States.svg Teeguarden
9 Apr Family Circle Cup
Amelia Island, United States
Colgate Series
Clay – $150,000 – 30S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
7–6(7–3), 7–6(9–7)
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Lele Forood
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 7–5
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
30 Apr Federation Cup
Madrid, Spain
Clay – 32 teams knockout
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
3–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 May Italian Open
Rome, Italy
Colgate Series
$100,000 – clay
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–4, 1–6, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of Germany.svg Iris Riedel-Kuhn
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
14 May Bancroft Trophy
Vienna, Austria
Colgate Series
$75,000 – carpet (i)
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–1, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Stoll Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Yvonne Vermaak
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marise Kruger
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
3–6, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart
21 May German Open
West Berlin, West Germany
Colgate Series
Clay – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Stoll
7–6(7–4), 6–0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
28 May
4 Jun
French Open
Paris, France
Grand Slam
Clay – $375,000 – 64S/64Q/32D/28X
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–2, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of the United States.svg Ruta Gerulaitis
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
3–6, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Françoise Dürr
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 2–6, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Jun Crossley Carpets Trophy
Chichester, Great Britain
Colgate Series
Grass – $35,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tanya Harford
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–3, 1–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
18 Jun Colgate International
Eastbourne, Great Britain
Colgate Series
Grass – $100,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
7–5, 5–7, 13–11
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart
25 Jun
2 July
Wimbledon Championships
London, Great Britain
Grand Slam
Grass – 96S/48D/48X
Draws: SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
7–5, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
16 Jul Austrian Open
Kitzbühel, Austria
Colgate Series
Clay – $35,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
2–6, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Sweden.svg Helena Anliot
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Evers
6–0, 6–4
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Elly Vessies
30 Jul Wells Fargo Open
San Diego, United States
Colgate Series
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Marita Redondo
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
3–6, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Aug U.S. Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, United States
Colgate Series
Clay – $100,000 – 48S/24D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley Flag of the United States.svg Renée Richards
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Jeanne DuVall
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–1, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Penny Johnson
Flag of the United States.svg Paula Smith
13 Aug Rothmans Canadian Open
Toronto, Canada
Colgate Series
$35,000 – hard
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
6–4, 6–7(3–7), 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Brigitte Cuypers Flag of the United States.svg Diane Desfor
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Teeguarden
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris O'Neil
Flag of the United States.svg Lea Antonoplis
Flag of the United States.svg Kay McDaniel
Flag of the United States.svg Mary Carillo
Flag of the United States.svg Lea Antonoplis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Evers
2–6, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris O'Neil
Flag of Sweden.svg Mimmi Wikstedt
Central Fidelity Banks International
Richmond, United States
Colgate Series
$100,000 – carpet (i)
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Kathy Jordan Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
20 Aug Volvo Tennis Cup
Mahwah, United States
Colgate Series
$75,000 – clay
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
6–7(2–7), 6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of Argentina.svg Ivanna Madruga
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Holladay
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
7–6(7–4), 2–6, 6–4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
27 Aug
3 Sep
US Open
New York City, United States
Grand Slam
Hard – $300,000 – 96S/32D/32X
Draw: SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 Sep Toray Sillook Open
Tokyo, Japan
Colgate Series
Hard – $150,000 – 32S
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–4, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz (3rd)
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura (4th)
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Holladay
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Greater Pittsburgh Open
Pittsburgh, United States
Colgate Series
Hard – $35,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Renée Richards
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Candy Reynolds
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Bunny Bruning
Flag of the United States.svg Jane Stratton
24 Sep Davison's Tennis Classic
Atlanta, United States
Colgate Series
$100,000 – carpet (i)
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
7–6(8–6), 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Marise Kruger
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 Oct US Indoors Championships
Minneapolis, United States
Colgate Series
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 7–6(9–7)
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
8 Oct Thunderbird Classic
Phoenix, United States
Colgate Series
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16S
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–1, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Kate Latham
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Caroline Stoll
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
6–4, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
15 Oct Borden Classic
Kyoto, Japan
Colgate Series
Carpet (i) – $35,000 – 32S/16S
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sato
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Chuan
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yu Li-Qiao
6–0, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sue Saliba
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mary Sawyer
22 Oct Florida Federal Open
Tampa, United States
Colgate Series
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
6–0, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
7–5, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart
Hit Union Japan Open
Tokyo, Japan
Colgate Series
$35,000 – carpet (i)
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
6–1, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Japan.svg Naoko Sato
Flag of the United States.svg Betsy Nagelsen
Flag of the United States.svg Penny Johnson
3–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Chen Chuan
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yu Li-Qiao
29 Oct Stockholm Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Colgate Series
Carpet (i) – $35,000 – 32S/16S
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–3, 6–7, 7–5
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Sweden.svg Lena Sandin
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Brigitte Cuypers
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
7–5, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Wightman Cup
West Palm Beach, United States
Hard (i)
Team event
Flag of the United States.svg United States
7–0
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Great Britain

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
5 Nov Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Filderstadt, West Germany
Colgate Series
Carpet (i) – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Mima Jaušovec
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of Sweden.svg Nina Bohm
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
19 Nov Daihatsu Challenge
Brighton, Great Britain
Colgate Series
$75,000 – carpet (i)
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Germany.svg Sylvia Hanika
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glynis Coles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Virginia Wade
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the United States.svg Ann Kiyomura
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith
6–2, 6–1
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ilana Kloss
Flag of the United States.svg Laura duPont
26 Nov Toyota Classic
Melbourne, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull Flag of the United States.svg Renee Blount
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of Sweden.svg Mimmi Wikstedt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of the United States.svg Anne Smith

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Dec NSW Building Society Women's Classic
Sydney, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
6–0, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank Flag of the United States.svg Diane Desfor
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
10 Dec Berri Fruit Juices
Adelaide, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $100,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
7–5, 2–2 ret.
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the United States.svg Betty-Ann Stuart
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United States.svg Susan Leo
Flag of the United States.svg Roberta McCallum
Flag of the United States.svg Diane Desfor
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
2–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pam Shriver
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
17 Dec Nabisco NSW
Sydney, Australia
Colgate Series
Grass – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
6–3, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Bettina Bunge Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sue Barker
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Rosalyn Fairbank
Flag of the United States.svg Diane Morrison
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leanne Harrison
Flag of the United States.svg Diane Desfor
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Hallquist
4–6, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kym Ruddell
24 Dec
31 Dec
Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass – $350,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Barbara Jordan
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Sharon Walsh Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mary Sawyer
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of the United States.svg Janet Newberry
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Michele Gurdal
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cynthia Doerner
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hana Mandlíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Judy Connor Chaloner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Evers Brown
6–1, 3–6, 6–0
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Leanne Harrison
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Marcella Mesker

January (1980)

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Jan Colgate Series Championships
Landover, United States
Colgate Series championships
$250,000 – grass
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Tracy Austin Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wendy Turnbull
Round robin
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dianne Fromholtz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Regina Maršíková
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kerry Reid
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Rosie Casals
Flag of the United States.svg Chris Evert

Rankings

Below are the 1979 WTA year-end rankings (December 31, 1979) in both singles and doubles competition:

Singles Year-end Ranking [3]
NoPlayer NamePoints1978Change
1Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)15.7481Steady2.svg
2Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert  (USA)14.1112Steady2.svg
3Flag of the United States.svg  Tracy Austin  (USA)14.0046Increase2.svg 3
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Evonne Goolagong Cawley  (AUS)11.8143Decrease2.svg 1
5Flag of the United States.svg  Billie Jean King  (USA)8.8575Steady2.svg
6Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Dianne Fromholtz  (AUS)8.37510Increase2.svg 4
7Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Wendy Turnbull  (AUS)8.2147Steady2.svg
8Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Virginia Wade  (GBR)7.9594Decrease2.svg 4
9Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Kerry Reid  (AUS)6.6459Steady2.svg
10Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Sue Barker  (GBR)6.61824Increase2.svg 14
11Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy Jordan  (USA)6.555NRNR
12Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Greer Stevens  (RSA)6.33617Increase2.svg 5
13Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Virginia Ruzici  (ROU)6.14912Decrease2.svg 1
14Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Regina Maršíková  (TCH)6.01314Steady2.svg
15Flag of the United States.svg  Ann Kiyomura  (USA)5.45739Increase2.svg 24
16Flag of Germany.svg  Sylvia Hanika  (FRG)5.01035Increase2.svg 19
17Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Hana Mandlíková  (TCH)4.95245Increase2.svg 28
18Flag of the United States.svg  Caroline Stoll  (USA)4.95126Increase2.svg 8
19Flag of the United States.svg  Kathy May  (USA)4.76815Decrease2.svg 4
20Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Mima Jaušovec  (YUG)4.27019Decrease2.svg 1

Colgate Series

Points system

The tournaments of the Colgate Series were divided into four groups – AAAA, AAA, AA and A – based on prize money. Points were allocated based on these groups and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. [4] The points allocation – with doubles points listed in brackets – was:

Group AAAA
Prize money at least $150,000
  • Champion: 160 (32)
  • Runner-up: 120 (24)
  • Semifinalist: 80 (16)
  • Quarterfinalist: 40 (8)
  • Round of 16: 20 (4)
  • Round of 32: 15 (3)
  • Round of 64: 10
Group AAA
Prize money at least $100,000
  • Champion: 120 (24)
  • Runner-up: 90 (18)
  • Semifinalist: 60 (12)
  • Quarterfinalist: 30 (6)
  • Round of 16: 15 (3)
  • Round of 32: 10 (2)


Group AA
Prize money at least $75,000
  • Champion: 80 (16)
  • Runner-up: 60 (12)
  • Semifinalist: 40 (8)
  • Quarterfinalist: 20 (4)
  • Round of 16: 10 (2)
  • Round of 32: 5


Group A
Prize money at least $35,000
  • Champion: 40 (8)
  • Runner-up: 30 (6)
  • Semifinalist: 20 (4)
  • Quarterfinalist: 10 (2)
  • Round of 16: 5

Avon Championships Circuit

Points standing

Prize money

Combined prize money for singles and doubles events.

NoPlayer NamePrize money
1Flag of the United States.svg  Martina Navratilova  (USA)$271,500
2Flag of the United States.svg  Tracy Austin  (USA)$123,250
3Flag of the United States.svg  Chris Evert  (USA)$115,875
4Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Wendy Turnbull  (AUS)$103,425
5Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Dianne Fromholtz  (AUS)$93,250
6Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Sue Barker  (GBR)$84,775
7Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg  Greer Stevens  (RSA)$73,050
8Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Virginia Wade  (GBR)$70,500
9Flag of the United States.svg  Rosemary Casals  (USA)$55,425
10Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Betty Stöve  (NED)$45,100

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