WTA Chicago 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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.

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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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Feb 5, 1978* F Martina Navratilova 6-7 6-2 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data
BR (1)
Jan 30, 1978 BR Betty Stove 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
SF (2)
Feb 4, 1978* SF 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
QF (4)
Feb 4, 1978* QF 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
R16 (8)
Feb 3, 1978* R16 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
R32 (16)
Feb 2, 1978* R32 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

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Martina Navratilova 11
Margaret Court 2
Bonnie Gadusek 1
Chris Evert 1
Evonne Goolagong 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1997 Carpet Lindsay Davenport 6-0 7-5 Nathalie Tauziat H2H Match data
1996 Carpet Jana Novotna 6-4 3-6 6-1 Jennifer Capriati H2H Match data
1995 Carpet Magdalena Maleeva 7-5 7-6 Lisa Raymond H2H Match data
1994 Carpet Natasha Zvereva 6-3 7-5 Chanda Rubin H2H Match data
1993 Carpet Monica Seles 3-6 6-2 6-1 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chicago held?
Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
Who won the most recent Chicago?
The 1997 Chicago was won by Lindsay Davenport 6-0 7-5.
Who has won the most Chicago titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 11 Chicago titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Chicago played?
The first edition of Chicago was held in 1971.
What surface is Chicago played on?
Chicago is played on carpet courts.