1978 Virginia Slims 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. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.

Winners

Singles

defeated Billie Jean King 6–0, 6–4

Doubles

/ Anne Smith defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade 6–3, 7–5

Prize money

EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32
Singles$20,000$10,500$6,300$5,500$2,800$1,550$850