1978_Virginia_Slims_of_Los_Angeles

1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

Tennis tournament

The 1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from January 23 through January 29, 1978.[1] Second-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]

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Finals

Singles

United States Martina Navratilova defeated United States Rosie Casals 6–3, 6–2

Doubles

Netherlands Betty Stöve / United Kingdom Virginia Wade defeated United States Pam Teeguarden / South Africa Greer Stevens 6–3, 6–2

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 294–295.
  2. [2]
    John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 183. ISBN 978-0354090681.
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