1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia

August 2023 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia March 20–26 7th Virginia Slims circuit $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US The Palestra USA Chris Evert AUS Kerry Melville / AUS Wendy Turnbull Avon Championships of Philadelphia 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.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 292, 299 John Dolan First-seeded Chris Evert 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 184 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Winners Singles 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia – Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USA Billie Jean King 6–0, 6–4 Doubles 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia – Doubles AUS Kerry Melville / AUS Wendy Turnbull defeated FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Virginia Wade 6–3, 7–5 Prize money EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,500$6,300$5,500$2,800$1,550$850 References External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament details Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Category:Advanta Championships of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia Virginia Slims of Philadelphia