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[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.[1][2]
| 1979 Borden Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 15–21 October |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Colgate Series (Category A) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $35,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Kyoto, Japan |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Betsy Nagelsen | |
| Doubles | |
 Chen Chuan / Yu Li-Qiao | |
Finals
editSingles
edit 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
edit 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.
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 137, 139, 169. ISBN 9780362020120. OCLC 237184610.
- ^ John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 321.