1978 Virginia Slims of Hollywood explained

The 1978 Virginia Slims of Hollywood was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Sportatorium in Hollywood, Florida, United States, that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the second edition of the tournament and was held from January 9 through January 15, 1978.[1] Second-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2] [3]

Winners

Singles

Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated Wendy Turnbull 6–2, 6–3

Doubles

Rosie Casals / Wendy Turnbull defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade 6–2, 6–4

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
style=background:#efefefSingles $20,000$10,500$6,300$5,500$2,800$1,550$850

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. 2011. Remous. 292–294. John Dolan.
  2. Book: World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. 1979. Macdonald and Jane's. London. 978-0354090681. 184. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  3. News: Attendance Drops. Sarasota Journal. January 13, 1978. 4D.