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WTA Hilton Head 1978 Draw & Results
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Chris Evert won the 1978 Hilton Head, defeating Kerry Reid 6-2 6-0 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played April 10–16 on clay courts in Hilton Head, United States.
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Location
Hilton Head,
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Results
Match Log
Draw
31 recorded singles results
Hilton Head 1978 match log
Winner Score Loser H2H Match Data Date Round Chris Evert 6-2 6-0 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Apr 16, 1978* F 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 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 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 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
The leading Open Era records for Hilton Head.
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 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.