WTA Chicago 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Martina Navratilova won the 1978 Chicago, defeating Evonne Goolagong 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Chicago, United States, from January 30 to February 5, 1978. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Evonne Goolagong , 6-7 6-2 6-2
Dates
Jan 30 — Feb 5
Location
Chicago, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Chicago 1978 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Martina Navratilova 6-7 6-2 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Feb 5, 1978* F
BR (1)
Betty Stove 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Feb 5, 1978* BR
SF (2)
Martina Navratilova 6-2 7-6 Betty Stove H2H Match data Feb 4, 1978* SF
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Feb 4, 1978* SF
QF (4)
Betty Stove 7-6 2-6 7-5 Sue Barker H2H Match data Feb 4, 1978* QF
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Feb 4, 1978* QF
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-4 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Feb 4, 1978* QF
Evonne Goolagong 3-6 6-4 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Feb 4, 1978* QF
R16 (8)
Evonne Goolagong 6-7 6-1 6-2 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 7-6 Lea Antonoplis H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Virginia Wade 6-4 6-3 Michelle Tyler H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Kerry Reid 7-6 5-7 6-2 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Betty Stove 6-3 6-3 Florenta Mihai H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Sue Barker 6-2 6-1 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Rosie Casals 6-3 6-0 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-1 Kate Latham H2H Match data Feb 3, 1978* R16
R32 (16)
Yvonne Vermaak 6-0 6-4 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-2 Joanne Russell H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-2 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Janet Newberry 6-4 6-1 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Sue Barker 7-6 6-3 Bunny Bruning H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Wendy Turnbull 0-6 6-3 6-2 Greer Stevens H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Pam Teeguarden 6-7 6-2 6-3 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Florenta Mihai 1-6 6-4 6-3 Julie Anthony H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Kate Latham 6-1 6-3 Zenda Liess H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Betty Stove 6-2 6-3 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Michelle Tyler 6-2 6-3 Sue Mappin H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Kerry Reid 4-6 7-6 7-6 Renee Richards H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Virginia Wade 6-1 6-2 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Regina Marsikova 6-3 6-1 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Lea Antonoplis 7-6 6-4 Ruta Gerulaitis H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32
Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-1 Patricia Medrado H2H Match data Feb 2, 1978* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Chicago.

Most Finals

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

  1. Evonne Goolagong 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Betty Stove 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 Chicago finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Martina Navratilova 6-7 6-2 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data 1978 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chicago held?
Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
Who won the most recent Chicago?
The 1978 Chicago was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-7 6-2 6-2.
When was the first Chicago played?
The first edition of Chicago was held in 1978.
What surface is Chicago played on?
Chicago is played on carpet courts.