1979 Borden Classic

1979 Borden Classic 15–21 October 1st Colgate Series (Category A) 32S / 16D $35,000 Hard / outdoor Kyoto, Japan USA Betsy Nagelsen CHN Chen Chuan / CHN Yu Li-Qiao The 1979 Borden Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts in Kyoto, Japan. The event was part of the Category Aaaaa Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $35,000. of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 15 October through 21 October 1979. First-seeded Betsy Nagelsen won the singles title.World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook 1980 Queen Anne Press London 9780362020120 237184610 137, 139, 169 John BarrettWomen's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 321 John Dolan Finals Singles USA Betsy Nagelsen defeated JPN Naoko Sato 6–3, 6–4 It was Nagelsen's only singles title of the year and the 2nd and last of her career. Doubles CHN Chen Chuan / CHN Yu Li-Qiao defeated AUS Sue Saliba / AUS Mary Sawyer 6–0, 7–6 It was Chuan's only doubles title of her career. It was Li-Qiao's only doubles title of her career. Notes References Borden Classic Category:Tennis tournaments in Japan Borden Classic Borden Classic