1979 Avon Championships of Houston

August 2023 1979 Avon Championships of Houston January 15–22 9th Virginia Slims circuit $125,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Houston, Texas, US Astro Arena USA Martina Navratilova USA Martina Navratilova / USA Janet Newberry Virginia Slims of Houston Virginia Slims of Houston The 1979 Avon Championships of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1979 Avon Championships Circuit. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was held from January 15 through January 22, 1979.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 321, 323 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $24,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook 1980 Queen Anne Press London 9780362020120 237184610 185–186 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated GBR Virginia Wade 6–3, 6–2 It was Navratilova's 2nd title of the year and the 26th of her career. Doubles USA Martina Navratilova / USA Janet Newberry defeated USA Pam Shriver / NED Betty Stöve 4–6, 6–4, 6–2 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $24,000$12,000$6,000$3,000$1,600$900 References External links WTA –tournament edition details ITF – tournament edition details Avon Championships of Houston Category:Virginia Slims of Houston Avon Championships of Houston Avon Championships of Houston Avon Championships of Houston Avon Championships of Houston