The 1979 US Indoor Championships, also known by its sponsored name Michelob Light Classic, was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota in the United States. The event was part of the AAAA category of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the 71st edition of the tournament and was held from October 1 through October 7, 1979. Fourth-seeded Evonne Goolagong won the singles title, her second at the event after 1973, and earned $20,000 first-prize money.
Finals Singles Evonne Goolagong defeated Dianne Fromholtz 6–3, 6–4 It was Goolagong's 3rd singles title of the year and 82nd of her career.
Doubles Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated Betty Stöve / Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 7–6(9–7)
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$4,950$4,650$2,100$1,100$550
See also 1979 U.S. National Indoor Championships – men's tournament
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External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament details