1979 Avon Championships of Chicago
The 1979 Avon Championships of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois in the United States that was part of the 1979 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from January 29 through February 4, 1979.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $40,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1979 Avon Championships of Chicago | |
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| Date | January 29 – February 4 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $200,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Chicago, USA |
| Venue | International Amphitheatre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
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| Doubles | |
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Finals
Singles
- It was Navratilova's 3rd singles title of the year and the 27th of her career.
Doubles
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Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $40,000 | $20,000 | $10,100 | $9,700 | $4,500 | $2,290 | $1,200 |
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References
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 321, 324.
- John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 185–186. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
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