1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles

August 2023 1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles January 23–29 5th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Los Angeles, California, U.S. Memorial Sports Arena USA Martina Navratilova NED Betty Stöve / GBR Virginia Wade Avon Championships of Los Angeles 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.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 292, 294–295 John Dolan Second-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 USA Rosie Casals 6–3, 6–2 Doubles NED Betty Stöve / GBR Virginia Wade defeated USA Pam Teeguarden / RSA 1928 Greer Stevens 6–3, 6–2 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,500$6,300$5,500$2,800$1,550$850 References External links Women's Tennis Association tournament details Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Category:LA Women's Tennis Championships Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Virginia Slims of Los Angeles Virginia Slims of Los Angeles