1978 Colgate International Explained

The 1978 Colgate International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom. The event was part of the AA category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 19 June through 24 June 1978.[1] Second-seeded Martina Navratilova survived a match point in the 2h12m final against first-seeded Chris Evert to win the singles title and earn $14,000 first-prize money.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Finals

Singles

Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 6–4, 4–6, 9–7

Doubles

Chris Evert / Betty Stöve defeated Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–7, 7–5

Prize money

EventWFSFQFRound of 16Round of 32Round of 64
style=background:#efefefSingles $14,000$7,000$3,600$1,800$1,000$550$250

See also

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 292, 302. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. 1979. Macdonald and Jane's. London. 978-0354090681. 156. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  3. News: Navratilova Whips Evert At Eastbourne. Toledo Blade. AP. 25 June 1978. 5, sec. E.
  4. Web site: Centre court classics. Eastbourne Herald. 10 June 2011. 9 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180718003459/https://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/sport/more-sport/centre-court-classics-1-2758484. 18 July 2018. dead.