The 1979 Avon Championships of Chicago was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois 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 January 29 through February 4, 1979. First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $40,000 first-prize money.
Finals Singles Martina Navratilova defeated Tracy Austin 6–3, 6–4 It was Navratilova's 3rd singles title of the year and the 27th of her career.
Doubles Rosie Casals / Betty-Ann Stuart defeated Ilana Kloss / Greer Stevens 3–6, 7–5, 7–5
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $40,000$20,000$10,100$9,700$4,500$2,290$1,200
References
External links ITF – tournament edition details WTA – tournament edition draws