1979 Wells Fargo Open Explained

The 1979 Wells Fargo Open was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California in the United States that was part of the Colgate Series of the 1979 WTA Tour. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from July 30 through August 5, 1979. First-seeded Tracy Austin won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[1] [2]

Finals

Singles

Tracy Austin defeated Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–2

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Martina Navratilova defeated Ann Kiyomura / Betty-Ann Stuart 3–6, 6–4, 6–2

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#f3f3f3Singles $14,000$7,000$3,800$3,400$1,800$950$450

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Notes and References

  1. Book: World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. 1980. Queen Anne Press. London. 9780362020120. 237184610. 139, 168. John Barrett.
  2. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 355, 368. John Dolan.