WTA Philadelphia 1978 Draw & Results

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Chris Evert won the 1978 Philadelphia, defeating Billie Jean King 6-0 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played March 26–April 1 on hard courts in Philadelphia, United States.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Billie Jean King , 6-0 6-4
Dates
Mar 26 — Apr 1
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Philadelphia.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Barbara Potter 1 appearance

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Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Philadelphia finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-0 6-4 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1978 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Philadelphia held?
Philadelphia is held in Philadelphia, United States.
Who won the most recent Philadelphia?
The 1978 Philadelphia was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Billie Jean King 6-0 6-4.
When was the first Philadelphia played?
The first edition of Philadelphia was held in 1978.
What surface is Philadelphia played on?
Philadelphia is played on hard courts.