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WTA Chicago 1978 Draw & Results
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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 January 30–February 5 on carpet courts in Chicago, United States.
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Location
Chicago,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
32 recorded singles results
Chicago 1978 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Martina Navratilova 6-7 6-2 6-2 Evonne Goolagong H2H Match data Feb 5, 1978* F Betty Stove 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Feb 5, 1978* BR 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Chicago.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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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 Chicago held?
Chicago is held in Chicago, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Chicago winner?
The 1978 Chicago was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-7 6-2 6-2.
What is the earliest recorded Chicago edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Chicago in TennisDB is 1978.
What surface is Chicago played on?
Chicago is played on carpet courts.