1979 Daihatsu Challenge
The 1979 Daihatsu Challenge was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Brighton Centre in Brighton in England. The event was part of the AAA[lower-alpha 1] category of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from 20 November through 25 November 1979.[2] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][1]
| 1979 Daihatsu Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Date | 20–25 November |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Category | Colgate Series (AAA) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet / indoor |
| Location | Brighton, England |
| Venue | Brighton Centre |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
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| Doubles | |
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Finals
Singles
- It was Navratilova's 10th singles title of the year and the 34th of her career.
Doubles
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Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $20,000 | $10,000 | $4,500 | $2,100 | $1,100 | $550 |
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Notes
- Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000.[1]
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References
- John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 137, 139, 161–162. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
- John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 321, 339.
External links
- International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament event details
- Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament event details
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