WTA Palm Springs 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Chris Evert won the 1978 Palm Springs, defeating Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Palm Springs, United States, from November 13 to November 19, 1978.

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Champion
Chris Evert
def. Martina Navratilova , 6-3 6-3
Dates
Nov 13 — Nov 19
Location
Palm Springs, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Palm Springs 1978 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Chris Evert 6-3 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data Nov 19, 1978* F
BR (1)
Virginia Wade 7-6(3) 6-3 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Nov 19, 1978* BR
SF (2)
Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-4 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Nov 18, 1978* SF
Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 18, 1978* SF
QF (4)
Virginia Wade 6-2 3-6 6-3 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Nov 18, 1978* QF
Chris Evert 6-1 6-3 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data Nov 18, 1978* QF
Virginia Ruzici 6-2 6-2 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 18, 1978* QF
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-1 Virginia Wade H2H Match data Nov 18, 1978* QF
R16 (4)
Chris Evert 6-3 6-4 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Nov 17, 1978* R16
Virginia Ruzici 7-6(5) 6-2 Kerry Reid H2H Match data Nov 17, 1978* R16
Virginia Wade 3-6 7-5 6-3 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Nov 17, 1978* R16
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-0 Betty Stove H2H Match data Nov 17, 1978* R16
RR (4)
Wendy Turnbull 7-5 6-4 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Nov 13, 1978 RR
Betty Stove 2-6 7-5 7-5 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data Nov 13, 1978 RR
Kerry Reid 7-6(5) 6-0 Regina Marsikova H2H Match data Nov 13, 1978 RR
Betty Stove 6-2 7-6(6) Kerry Reid H2H Match data Nov 13, 1978 RR

Most Titles

Players with the most Palm Springs titles
PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 3

Recent Finals

Recent Palm Springs finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Yvonne Vermaak 6-3 7-5 Carling Bassett Seguso H2H Match data 1983 Hard
Chris Evert 6-3 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data 1978 Hard
Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data 1977 Grass
Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data 1976 Hard

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Previous editions of Palm Springs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palm Springs held?
Palm Springs is held in Palm Springs, United States.
Who won the most recent Palm Springs?
The 1983 Palm Springs was won by Yvonne Vermaak 6-3 7-5.
Who has won the most Palm Springs titles?
Chris Evert has won 3 Palm Springs titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Palm Springs played?
The first edition of Palm Springs was held in 1976.
What surface is Palm Springs played on?
Palm Springs is played on hard courts.