The 1979 Avon Championships of Los Angeles was a women's

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tournament played on indoor carpet courts at The Forum in

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, California in the United States that was part of the 1979 Avon Championships circuit. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from February 12 through February 18, 1979. Second-seeded

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won the singles title and earned $30,000 first-prize money.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–3, 6–4 * It was Evert's 2nd singles title of the year and the 87th of her

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Doubles

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defeated

/ Anne Smith 6–4, 1–6, 6–3

Prize money

References

External links

Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament edition details

International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament edition details
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