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1979 Roland-Garros Women’s Singles Championship presented to Chris Evert

  • Credit Loan courtesy of Chris Evert, 1997
  • Tournament Roland-Garros
  • Venue Stade Roland-Garros
  • Manufacturer Mellerio dits Meller (French)
  • Material sterling silver, wood
  • Date 1979
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 31.75 cm x (diam) 10.8 cm

Evert’s dominance was on display at the Roland-Garros Championships, where she won 7 of her 18 major singles titles. In 1979, she defeated Wendy Turnbull in the final in straight sets, 6-2, 6-0.

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