1979 Crossley Carpets Trophy

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[lower-alpha 1] category of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from 11 June through 17 June 1979.[2] Fifth-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[2][1]

1979 Crossley Carpets Trophy
Date11–17 June
Edition9th
CategoryColgate Series (AA)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceGrass
LocationChichester, England
VenueOaklands Park
Champions
Singles
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
Greer Stevens / Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

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

  • It was Goolagong Cawley's 2nd title of the year and the 79th of her career.

Doubles

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

Prize money
Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $14,000 $7,000 $3,400 $1,800 $900 $450

Notes
  1. Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $75,000.[1]
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References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 139, 168. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 321, 330–331.
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