1978_Virginia_Slims_of_Hollywood

1978 Virginia Slims of Hollywood

1978 Virginia Slims of Hollywood

Women's tennis tournament

The 1978 Virginia Slims of Hollywood was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida, United States, that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from January 9 through January 15, 1978.[1] Second-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][3]

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Winners

Singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Australia Wendy Turnbull 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

United States Rosie Casals / Australia Wendy Turnbull defeated France Françoise Dürr / United Kingdom Virginia Wade 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292–294.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 184. ISBN 978-0354090681.
  3. [3]
    "Attendance Drops". Sarasota Journal. January 13, 1978. p. 4D.
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