1979 Avon Championships of Boston

The 1979 Avon Championships of Boston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Boston University Walter Brown Arena in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States that was part of the 1979 Avon Championships circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from March 12 through March 18, 1979.[1] Second-seeded Dianne Fromholtz won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.[2]

1979 Avon Championships of Boston
DateMarch 12–18
Edition6th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$150,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
VenueWalter Brown Arena
Attendance27,866
Champions
Singles
Dianne Fromholtz
Doubles
Kerry Reid / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Dianne Fromholtz defeated Sue Barker 6–2, 7–6(7–4)

Doubles

Kerry Reid / Wendy Turnbull defeated Sue Barker / Ann Kiyomura 6–4, 6–2

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $30,000 $15,000 $7,500 $7,200 $3,500 $1,750 $1,000
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References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 321, 327.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 185, 187. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
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