The 1979 Avon Championships of Florida was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida in the United States that was part of the 1979 Avon Championships circuit. It was the third and final edition of the tournament and was held from January 22 through January 28, 1979. Greer Stevens, seeded 15th, won the singles title and earned $24,000 first-prize money.
Finals Singles Greer Stevens defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6–4, 2–6, 6–4 It was Stevens' 1st singles title of the year and the 4th of her career.
Doubles Tracy Austin / Betty Stöve defeated Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull 6–2, 2–6, 6–2
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $24,000$12,000$6,500$6,200$3,000$1,600$600
References
External links International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament edition details