1978_Virginia_Slims_of_Philadelphia

1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

Tennis tournament

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]

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Winners

Singles

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

Doubles

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

Prize money

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References

  1. [1]
    John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 299.
  2. [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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