1979 Avon Championships of Philadelphia

August 2023 1979 Avon Championships of Philadelphia March 5–11 8th Virginia Slims circuit $125,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Philadelphia, US The Palestra AUS Wendy Turnbull FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve Virginia Slims of Philadelphia 1991 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia The 1979 Avon Championships of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1979 Avon Championships circuit. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from March 5 through March 11, 1979.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 321, 326–327 John Dolan Fourth-seeded Wendy Turnbull 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 AUS Wendy Turnbull defeated GBR Virginia Wade 5–7, 6–3, 6–2 It was Turnbull's second title of the year and the fourth of her career. Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Renée Richards / GBR Virginia Wade 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 Philadelphia Category:Advanta Championships of Philadelphia Avon Championships of Philadelphia Avon Championships of Philadelphia Avon Championships of Philadelphia