1978 Virginia Slims of Houston

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1978 Virginia Slims of Houston
DateJanuary 16–22
Edition8th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceCarpet (Sporteze) / indoor
Location Houston, Texas, US
Venue Astro Arena
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova
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The 1978 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from January 16 through January 22, 1978. [1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money. [2] [3] The doubles event was sponsored as the Bridgestone Doubles of Houston.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova defeated Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King 1–6, 6–2, 6–2

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King / Flag of the United States.svg Martina Navratilova defeated Flag of the United States.svg Mona Guerrant / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Greer Stevens 7–6(5–4), 4–6, 7–6(5–4)

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles [1] $20,000$10,500$6,300$5,500$2,800$1,550$850

References

  1. 1 2 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 297.
  2. ↑ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 183. ISBN   978-0354090681.
  3. ↑ "Navratilova Stops King". The Evening News. AP. January 23, 1978. p. 5B.
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