WTA Hilton Head 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Chris Evert won the 1978 Hilton Head, defeating Kerry Reid 6-2 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on clay courts in Hilton Head, United States, from April 10 to April 16, 1978. The match log contains 31 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Kerry Reid , 6-2 6-0
Dates
Apr 10 — Apr 16
Location
Hilton Head, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Results

Match type

31 recorded singles results

Hilton Head 1978 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-2 6-0 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Apr 16, 1978* F
SF (2)
Chris Evert 6-3 6-1 Tracy Austin H2H Match data Apr 15, 1978* SF
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-1 Joanne Russell H2H Match data Apr 15, 1978* SF
QF (4)
Kerry Reid 4-6 6-4 6-3 Jeanne Duvall H2H Match data Apr 15, 1978* QF
Joanne Russell 6-2 6-4 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Apr 15, 1978* QF Upset: winner had a 4 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Tracy Austin 6-4 7-6 Rosie Casals H2H Match data Apr 15, 1978* QF
Chris Evert 6-4 6-3 Renee Richards H2H Match data Apr 15, 1978* QF
R16 (8)
Joanne Russell 6-1 2-6 6-4 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
Chris Evert 6-0 6-1 Mima Jausovec H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
Jeanne Duvall 6-4 6-2 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16 Upset: winner had a 3 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Tracy Austin 7-6 4-6 7-5 Janet Newberry H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
Rosie Casals 6-4 6-4 Valerie Ziegenfuss H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
Renee Richards 6-3 4-6 6-2 Kathy May H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
Martina Navratilova 5-7 6-2 6-1 Pam Shriver H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
Kerry Reid 6-3 6-1 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Apr 14, 1978* R16
R32 (16)
Laura Dupont 6-3 6-1 Greer Stevens H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Regina Marsikova 7-5 6-0 Nancy Richey H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Janet Newberry 6-2 6-4 Mona Guerrant H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-4 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Renee Richards 6-3 6-0 Renata Tomanova H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Kathy May 6-2 6-2 Kate Latham H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 6-1 Caroline Stoll H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Tracy Austin 6-3 6-0 Carrie Meyer H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Kerry Reid 6-0 6-1 Florenta Mihai H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Valerie Ziegenfuss 4-6 7-6 6-4 Zenda Liess H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Jeanne Duvall 6-4 6-1 Julie Anthony H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Joanne Russell 6-1 6-2 Mary Carillo H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Mima Jausovec 6-4 6-2 Mareen Louie Harper H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Rosie Casals 6-3 1-6 6-3 Lesley Hunt H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Pam Shriver 3-6 7-6 6-1 Pam Teeguarden H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0 Beth Norton H2H Match data Apr 13, 1978* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Hilton Head.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Beth Norton 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 Hilton Head finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-2 6-0 Kerry Reid H2H Match data 1978 Clay

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hilton Head held?
Hilton Head is held in Hilton Head, United States.
Who won the most recent Hilton Head?
The 1978 Hilton Head was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Kerry Reid 6-2 6-0.
When was the first Hilton Head played?
The first edition of Hilton Head was held in 1978.
What surface is Hilton Head played on?
Hilton Head is played on clay courts.