1979 Davison's Tennis Classic

August 2023 1979 Davison's Classic September 23–29 4th Colgate Series (AAA) $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet / indoor 56,011 Atlanta, United States Alexander Memorial Coliseum USA Martina Navratilova NED Betty Stöve / AUS Wendy Turnbull Wyler's Classic WTA Atlanta The 1979 Davison's Classic was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. The event was part of the AAAcategory Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000. category of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from September 23 through September 29, 1979.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 321, 335–335 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook 1980 Queen Anne Press London 9780362020120 237184610 139, 153–154 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated AUS Wendy Turnbull 7–6(8–6), 6–4 It was Navratilova's 8th title of the year and the 32nd of her career. Doubles NED Betty Stöve / AUS Wendy Turnbull defeated USA Ann Kiyomura / USA Anne Smith 6–2, 6–4 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$4,500$2,100$1,100$550 Notes References External links ITF – tournament edition details Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament edition details Davison's Classic Davison's Classic Category:Virginia Slims of Atlanta Davison's Classic Davison's Classic Category:1979 in Atlanta Category:1979 in American women's sports