WTA Newcastle 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Iris Riedel Kuhn won the 1978 Newcastle, defeating Belinda Thompson 6-2 6-1 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played in Newcastle, from July 31 to August 6, 1978.

Champion
Iris Riedel Kuhn
def. Belinda Thompson , 6-2 6-1
Dates
Jul 31 — Aug 6
Location
Newcastle
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Aug 6, 1978* F Iris Riedel Kuhn 6-2 6-1 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data
SF (2)
Aug 5, 1978* SF Iris Riedel Kuhn 7-5 6-1 Sue Mappin H2H Match data
Aug 5, 1978* SF Belinda Thompson 2-6 8-6 6-1 Sabina Simmonds H2H Match data
QF (4)
Aug 5, 1978* QF Belinda Thompson 7-9 2-1 (ret.) Ann Jones H2H Match data
Aug 5, 1978* QF Iris Riedel Kuhn 6-4 7-5 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data
Aug 5, 1978* QF Sue Mappin 6-3 6-0 Winnie Shaw H2H Match data
Aug 5, 1978* QF Sabina Simmonds 4-6 9-8 6-1 Anne Hobbs H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Corinne Molesworth 6-3 7-5 Elisabeth Ekblom H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Belinda Thompson 6-3 0-6 6-2 Tanya Harford H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Anne Hobbs 7-5 6-3 Jane Plackett H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Ann Jones 6-3 6-3 Debbie Morgan H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Sue Mappin 6-4 6-3 Anthea Stewart H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Sabina Simmonds 6-2 6-2 Michele Gurdal H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Winnie Shaw 4-6 6-3 7-5 Clare Harrison H2H Match data
Aug 4, 1978* R16 Iris Riedel Kuhn 6-1 6-3 Deborah Jevans H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Anthea Stewart 6-4 6-4 Sue Stap H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Winnie Shaw 6-1 3-6 6-0 Sally Chapman H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Michele Gurdal 8-6 6-3 Kate Brasher H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Sue Mappin 6-3 6-2 Jo Durie H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Elisabeth Ekblom 6-4 5-7 6-4 Linda Geeves H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Iris Riedel Kuhn 6-1 6-1 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Jane Plackett 6-3 6-4 Tine Zwaan H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Tanya Harford 8-6 2-6 8-6 Cathy Drury H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Ann Jones 6-4 3-6 6-3 Nina Bohm H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Anne Hobbs 4-6 6-0 6-2 Fiona Moffitt H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Debbie Morgan 8-9 6-3 6-3 Annette Coe H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Sabina Simmonds 6-2 6-1 Veronica Burton H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Corinne Molesworth 8-6 5-7 6-4 Lesley Charles H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Clare Harrison 7-5 2-6 6-4 Sandy Stap H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Belinda Thompson 6-2 6-3 Heidi Eisterlehner H2H Match data
Aug 3, 1978* R32 Deborah Jevans 6-4 3-6 6-1 Linda Siegelman H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Lesley Charles 2
Evonne Goolagong 1
Iris Riedel Kuhn 1
Rina Einy 1
Wendy Gilchrist 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1982 Grass Rina Einy 6-2 6-2 Jane Plackett H2H Match data
1981 Grass Lesley Charles 6-1 6-1 Anthea Stewart H2H Match data
1980 — Lesley Charles 6-2 6-1 Cathy Drury H2H Match data
1978 — Iris Riedel Kuhn 6-2 6-1 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data
1977 Grass Winnie Shaw 3-6 6-4 6-1 Corinne Molesworth H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newcastle held?
Newcastle is held in Newcastle.
Who won the most recent Newcastle?
The 1982 Newcastle was won by Rina Einy 6-2 6-2.
Who has won the most Newcastle titles?
Lesley Charles has won 2 Newcastle titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Newcastle played?
The first edition of Newcastle was held in 1970.