Avon Futures of Austin
| Avon Futures of Austin | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Tour | Avon Futures Circuit |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Abolished | 1979 |
| Editions | 2 |
| Location | Austin, Texas United States |
| Venue | Caswell Tennis Center (1976) Penick-Allison Tennis Center (1979) |
| Category | Futuresy |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Prize money | $10,000 (1976) $25,000 (1979) |
The Avon Futures of Austin was a USTA/WTA affiliated hard court tennis tournament founded in 1976 as the Futures of Austin.[1] The event was first played at the Caswell Tennis Center, Austin Texas, United States in 1976 then stopped. In 1979 it was revived for one nore edition and played at the University of Austin Penick-Allison Tennis Center when it was discontinued.
History
The event was founded in 1976 as the Futures of Austin, and was played on public municipal courts at the Caswell Tennis Center for one edition only.
In 1979 the tournament was revived and was played at the University of Austin, Penick-Allison Tennis Center for one season only as part of the Avon Futures Circuit.
Past finals
Singles
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976[2] |  Janice Metcalf | Fern Kaigler | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 1979[3] | Betty-Ann Stuart | Barbara Jordan | 6–3, 5–7, 7–5 |
Doubles
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976[4] | Janice Metcalf Jane Stratton | Susie Mehmedbasich Lynne Epstein | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 1979[5] | .svg.png){kind=small} Marjorie Blackwood Paula Smith | Betty-Ann Stuart Valerie Ziegenfuss | 6–2, 6–4 |
References
- ↑ Barrett, John (1977). World of Tennis 1977 - A BP Yearbook. London: MacDonald. p. 308. ISBN 0354090119.
- ↑ Staff (February 2, 1976). "Metcalf Routs Kaigler for Austin Futures Title". Austin American-Statesman. p. 14.
- ↑ Staff (January 8, 1979). "Stuart Rallies to Claim Avon Futures Title". Austin American-Statesman. p. C1.
- ↑ Staff (February 1, 1976). "Metcalf, Stratton Take Doubles Crown". Austin American-Statesman. p. B4.
- ↑ Staff (January 7, 1979). "Blackwood-Smith Capture Austin Doubles". Austin American-Statesman. p. D6.