1979 Avon Championships of California
| 1979 Avon Championships of California | |
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| Date | January 8–14 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $125,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Rosie Casals |
The 1979 Avon Championships of California, also known as the Avon Championships of Oakland, was a women's
Oakland, California 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 8 through January 14, 1979.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $24,000 first-prize money.[2]
Finals
Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 7–5, 7–5
- It was Navratilova's 1st singles title of the year and the 25th of her career.
Doubles
3–6, 6–4, 6–3
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $24,000 | $12,000 | $6,500 | $6,200 | $3,000 | $1,600 | $900 |
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