1978 Virginia Slims of Washington

August 2023 1978 Virginia Slims of Washington January 2–8 7th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 32S/16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Washington D.C., U.S.Landover, Maryland GWU Charles Smith Center Capital Centre USA Martina Navratilova USA Billie Jean King / USA Martina Navratilova Avon Championships of Washington The 1978 Virginia Slims of Washington was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the GWU Charles Smith Center and the Capital Centre in Washington D.C., District of Columbia 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 January 2 through January 8, 1978.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 292–293 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook 1979 Macdonald and Jane's London 978-0354090681 183 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated NED Betty Stöve 7–5, 6–4 It was Navratilova's 1st singles title of the year and the 14th of her career. Doubles USA Billie Jean King / USA Martina Navratilova defeated NED Betty Stöve / AUS Wendy Turnbull 6–3, 7–5 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,500$5,900$2,800$1,550$850 References External links Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournament details International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament edition details Virginia Slims of Washington Category:Virginia Slims of Washington Category:1978 in sports in Washington, D.C. Virgin