WTA Houston 1978 Draw & Results

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Martina Navratilova won the 1978 Houston, defeating Billie Jean King 1-6 6-2 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played January 16–22 on carpet courts in Houston, United States.

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Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Billie Jean King , 1-6 6-2 6-2
Dates
Jan 16 — Jan 22
Location
Houston, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
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 Houston.

Most Finals

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

  1. Billie Jean King 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anne Smith 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 Houston finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Martina Navratilova 1-6 6-2 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1978 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Houston held?
Houston is held in Houston, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Houston winner?
The 1978 Houston was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Billie Jean King 1-6 6-2 6-2.
What is the earliest recorded Houston edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Houston in TennisDB is 1978.
What surface is Houston played on?
Houston is played on carpet courts.