WTA Los Angeles 1978 Draw & Results

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Martina Navratilova won the 1978 Los Angeles, defeating Rosie Casals 6-3 6-2 in the final. The WTA 500 event was played January 23–29 on hard courts in Los Angeles, United States.

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Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Rosie Casals , 6-3 6-2
Dates
Jan 23 — Jan 29
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Category
WTA 500
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 Los Angeles.

Most Finals

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

  1. Martina Navratilova 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 Los Angeles finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-2 Rosie Casals H2H Match data 1978 Hard

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 500 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Los Angeles held?
Los Angeles is held in Los Angeles, United States.
Who won the most recent Los Angeles?
The 1978 Los Angeles was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Rosie Casals 6-3 6-2.
When was the first Los Angeles played?
The first edition of Los Angeles was held in 1978.
What surface is Los Angeles played on?
Los Angeles is played on hard courts.