1979 Thunderbird Classic

Women's singles tennis tournament in Arizona August 2023 1979 Thunderbird Classic October 10–14 9th Colgate Series (AAA) $100,000 32S/16D Hard / outdoor Phoenix, United States Arizona Biltmore Hotel USA Martina Navratilova USA Tracy Austin / NED Betty Stöve Thunderbird Classic (tennis) Thunderbird Classic The 1979 Thunderbird Classic was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona 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 ninth edition of the tournament and was held from October 10 through October 14, 1979.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 321, 336–337 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova successfully defended her 1978 title by winning the singles event and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook 1980 Queen Anne Press London 9780362020120 237184610 139, 156–157 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Winners Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated USA Chris Evert 6–1, 6–3 It was Navratilova's 9th title of the year and the 33rd of her career. Doubles NED Betty Stöve / AUS Wendy Turnbull defeated USA Rosie Casals / USA Chris Evert 6–4, 7–6(7–4) Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$4,950$4,650$2,100$1,100$550 Notes References External links International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament details Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament details Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Category:Tennis tournaments in Arizona