1978 Wyler's Classic

January 2025 1978 Wyler's Classic September 25 – October 1 3rd Colgate Series (AAA) $100,000 32S / 16D Carpet / indoor Atlanta, United States Alexander Memorial Coliseum USA Chris Evert FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Virginia Wade Davison's Tennis Classic WTA Atlanta The 1978 Wyler's Classic was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. The event was part of the AAAcategory Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000. category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from September 25 through October 1, 1978.Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide 2011 Remous 305 John Dolan Second-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 138, 140, 151 John Barrett John Barrett (tennis) Finals Singles USA Chris Evert defeated USA Martina Navratilova 7–6(7–3), 0–6, 6–3 It was Evert's 4th singles title of the year and the 82nd of her career. Doubles FRA Françoise Dürr / GBR Virginia Wade defeated USA Martina Navratilova / USA Anne Smith 4–6, 6–2, 6–4 Prize money EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,000$5,000$2,600$1,300$700 Notes See also Evert–Navratilova rivalry References External links ITF tournament details WTA tournament details Wyler's Classic Wyler's Classic Wyler's Classic Wyler's Classic Wyler's Classic Category:Virginia Slims of Atlanta Category:1970s in Atlanta Category:1978 in American women's sports