1978 Wyler's Classic

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 AAA category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from September 25 through October 1, 1978. Second-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.

Finals Singles Chris Evert defeated 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 Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade defeated Martina Navratilova / 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