Chris Evert defeated Wendy Turnbull in the final, 6–2, 6–0 to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1979 French Open. It was her third French Open singles title and her ninth major singles title overall. Evert extended her win streak at the event to 18 matches, having won the title on her last two appearances in 1974 and 1975.
Virginia Ruzici was the defending champion, but lost in the quarterfinals to Dianne Fromholtz.
Seeds The seeded players are listed below. Chris Evert is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.
Chris Evert (champion) Virginia Wade (second round) Dianne Fromholtz (semifinals) Wendy Turnbull (finalist) Virginia Ruzici (quarterfinals) Sue Barker (second round) Regina Maršíková (semifinals) Betty Stöve (third round) Mima Jaušovec (second round) Kathy May-Teacher (second round) Rosie Casals (first round) Marise Kruger (second round) Anne Smith (third round) Ilana Kloss (second round) n/a Marita Redondo (first round)
Draw
Key Q = Qualifier WC = Wild card LL = Lucky loser r = Retired
Finals
Earlier rounds
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
References
External links 1979 French Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation