1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

The 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from March 20 through March 26, 1978.[1] First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia
DateMarch 20–26
Edition7th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
LocationPhiladelphia, USA
VenueThe Palestra
Champions
Singles
Chris Evert
Doubles
Kerry Melville / Wendy Turnbull

Winners

Singles
Main article: 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia – Singles

Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6–0, 6–4

Doubles
Main article: 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia – Doubles

Kerry Melville / Anne Smith defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade 6–3, 7–5

Prize money
Event W F 3rd 4th QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [1] $20,000 $10,500 $6,300 $5,500 $2,800 $1,550 $850

References
  1. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 299.
  2. John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 184. ISBN 978-0354090681.
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