The 1979 Borden Classic was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hardcourts in Kyoto, Japan. The event was part of the Category A of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 15 October through 21 October 1979. First-seeded Betsy Nagelsen won the singles title.
Finals
Singles Betsy Nagelsen defeated Naoko Sato 6–3, 6–4 It was Nagelsen's only singles title of the year and the 2nd and last of her career.
Doubles Chen Chuan / Yu Li-Qiao defeated Sue Saliba / Mary Sawyer 6–0, 7–6 It was Chuan's only doubles title of her career. It was Li-Qiao's only doubles title of her career.
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