1979 Crossley Carpets Trophy Explained

The 1979 Crossley Carpets Trophy, also known as the Chichester International, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Oaklands Park in Chichester in England. The event was part of the AA category of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from 11 June through 17 June 1979.[1] Fifth-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won her second consecutive singles title at the event and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[1] [2]

Finals

Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Sue Barker 6–1, 6–4

Doubles

Greer Stevens / Wendy Turnbull defeated Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova 6–3, 1–6, 7–5

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $14,000$7,000$3,400$1,800$900$450

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 321, 330–331. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. 1980. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020120. 237184610. 139, 168. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).