1978 Australian Open – Women's singles explained

See main article: 1978 Australian Open.

Chris O'Neil defeated Betsy Nagelsen in the final, 6–3, 7–6^(7–3) to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1978 Australian Open.

Evonne Goolagong was the reigning champion, but she did not compete this year.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Chris O'Neil is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

1. Sue Barker (quarterfinals)
2. Renáta Tomanová (quarterfinals)
3. Beth Norton (second round)
4. Amanda Tobin (first round)
5. Renee Blount (second round)
6. Cynthia Doerner (first round)
7. Withdrawn
8. Betsy Nagelsen (finalist)

Draw

Earlier rounds

Section 2

External links

• 1978 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation