1978 Thunderbird Classic

Women's tennis tournament in Arizona August 2023 1978 Thunderbird Classic October 2–8 8th Colgate Series (AA) $75,000 32S/16D Hard / outdoor Phoenix, United States Arizona Biltmore Hotel USA Martina Navratilova USA Tracy Austin / NED Betty Stöve Thunderbird Classic (tennis) Thunderbird Classic The 1978 Thunderbird Classic was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. The event was part of the AAcategory Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $75,000. category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from October 2 through October 8, 1978.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 305 John Dolan First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook 1979 Macdonald and Jane's London 978-0354090681 138, 140, 157 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Finals Singles USA Martina Navratilova defeated USA Tracy Austin 6–4, 6–2 It was Navratilova's 11th title of the year and the 24th of her career. Doubles USA Tracy Austin / NED Betty Stöve defeated USA Martina Navratilova / USA Anne Smith 6–4, 6–7, 6–2 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $14,000$7,000$4,200$3,500$1,850$1,000$550 Notes References External links [1978 Florida Federal Open – Singles ITF – tournament details] WTA – tournament details Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Thunderbird Classic Category:Tennis tournaments in Arizona