1978 Virginia Slims of Houston
| 1978 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 16–22 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, USA |
| Venue | Astro Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
| Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova | |
The 1978 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from January 16 through January 22, 1978.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][3] The doubles event was sponsored as the Bridgestone Doubles of Houston.
Finals[edit]
Singles[edit]
Martina Navratilova defeated Billie Jean King 1–6, 6–2, 6–2
Doubles[edit]
Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated Mona Guerrant / 
Greer Stevens 7–6(5–4), 4–6, 7–6(5–4)
Prize money[edit]
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $20,000 | $10,500 | $6,300 | $5,500 | $2,800 | $1,550 | $850 |
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References[edit]
- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 297.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 183. ISBN 978-0354090681.
- ^ "Navratilova Stops King". The Evening News. AP. January 23, 1978. p. 5B.