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WTA Eastbourne Open 1978 Draw & Results
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Martina Navratilova won the 1978 Eastbourne Open, defeating Chris Evert 6-4 4-6 9-7 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played June 19–25 on grass courts in Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
The Eastbourne Open is a combined ATP and WTA grass-court event at Devonshire Park in the build-up to Wimbledon.
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Location
Eastbourne,
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category.
Mapping details.
Results
Match Log
Draw
63 recorded singles results
Eastbourne Open 1978 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 9-7 Chris Evert CH H2H Match data Jun 25, 1978* F Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data Jun 24, 1978* SF Chris Evert CH 3-6 6-1 6-1 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Jun 24, 1978* SF Wendy Turnbull 6-3 1-6 6-3 Virginia Wade CH H2H Match data Jun 24, 1978* QF Chris Evert CH 6-1 6-0 Anne Hobbs H2H Match data Jun 24, 1978* QF Martina Navratilova 7-5 6-3 Michelle Tyler H2H Match data Jun 24, 1978* QF Billie Jean King 6-4 6-4 Betty Stove H2H Match data Jun 24, 1978* QF Virginia Wade CH 7-5 6-2 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-1 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-4 Joanne Russell H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Chris Evert CH 6-3 6-1 Lea Antonoplis H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Anne Hobbs 4-6 7-5 6-3 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Michelle Tyler 7-6 0-6 7-5 Tracy Austin H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Betty Stove 6-4 6-3 Francoise Durr CH H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Billie Jean King 4-6 6-1 6-2 Elisabeth Ekblom H2H Match data Jun 23, 1978* R16 Joanne Russell 6-4 6-2 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Lesley Hunt 7-5 6-4 Marita Redondo H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Elisabeth Ekblom 4-6 6-3 7-5 Stephanie Tolleson H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Lea Antonoplis 6-2 6-2 Pam Shriver H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Chris Evert CH 6-0 6-1 Aleida Spex H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Michelle Tyler 3-6 6-4 6-4 Kate Latham H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Virginia Ruzici 6-1 6-3 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 6-2 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Tracy Austin 6-2 7-6 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Francoise Durr CH 7-5 7-6 Kathleen Harter H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-0 Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Betty Stove 6-4 0-6 6-4 Helena Anliot H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Virginia Wade CH 4-6 7-6 6-3 Betsy Nagelsen H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Anne Hobbs 6-3 6-7 6-1 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Wendy Turnbull 6-4 6-1 Dianne Evers H2H Match data Jun 22, 1978* R32 Yvonne Vermaak 4-6 6-4 6-3 Diane Desfor H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Joanne Russell 6-4 6-1 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Betty Stove 6-1 6-1 Lele Forood H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Stephanie Tolleson 7-6 6-4 Sue Barker H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Upset: winner had a 5 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Michelle Tyler 6-1 6-0 Patricia Bostrom H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Dianne Fromholtz 6-1 6-3 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Billie Jean King 7-6 6-1 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Elisabeth Ekblom 6-4 6-2 Mimi Wikstedt H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Dianne Evers 6-2 6-3 Sue Mappin H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Renata Tomanova 7-5 6-7 7-5 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Tracy Austin 6-1 6-3 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Aleida Spex 3-6 7-6 6-4 Terry Holladay H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Upset: winner had a 7 percent pre-match Elo win probability. Chris Evert CH 6-1 6-2 Katja Ebbinghaus H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Jackie Fayter 6-2 5-7 7-5 Pam Whytcross H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Pam Shriver 6-3 6-4 Sylvia Hanika H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Betsy Nagelsen 7-6 6-4 Florenta Mihai H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Francoise Durr CH 7-6 2-6 6-3 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-0 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Lea Antonoplis 6-2 3-6 6-4 Marise Kruger H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Kate Latham 6-4 3-6 7-5 Barbara Hallquist H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Virginia Wade CH 6-3 7-6 Julie Anthony H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Wendy Turnbull 6-2 6-2 Helen Gourlay H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Laura Dupont 6-2 6-2 Frederique Thibault H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Virginia Ruzici 6-1 6-1 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-3 4-6 6-2 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Marita Redondo 6-1 6-4 Fiorella Bonicelli H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Lesley Hunt 6-2 4-6 7-5 Lesley Turner H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Jeanne Duvall 7-6 1-6 7-5 Brigette Cuypers H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Judy Tegart 7-5 6-1 Elly Appel H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Helena Anliot 6-3 6-4 Linda Mottram H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Anne Hobbs 2-6 6-3 6-0 Hana Strachonova H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64 Kathleen Harter 6-2 6-1 Brigitte Simon Glinel H2H Match data Jun 21, 1978* R64
The leading Open Era records for Eastbourne Open.
Most Titles
Open Era singles titles.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
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* Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastbourne Open held?
Eastbourne Open is held in Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
Who is the latest recorded Eastbourne Open winner?
The 2026 Eastbourne Open was won by Madison Keys, who defeated Tatjana Maria 7-5 6-4.
Who has won the most Eastbourne Open titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 11 Eastbourne Open titles, the most by any player.
What is the earliest recorded Eastbourne Open edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Eastbourne Open in TennisDB is 1968.
What surface is Eastbourne Open played on?
Eastbourne Open is played on grass courts.