WTA Brighton 1978 Draw & Results

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Virginia Ruzici won the 1978 Brighton, defeating Betty Stove 5-7 6-2 7-5 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played October 16–22 on carpet courts in Brighton, United Kingdom.

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Champion
Virginia Ruzici
def. Betty Stove , 5-7 6-2 7-5
Dates
Oct 16 — Oct 22
Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
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 Brighton.

Most Finals

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

  1. Betty Stove 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Anne Hobbs 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 Brighton finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Virginia Ruzici 5-7 6-2 7-5 Betty Stove H2H Match data 1978 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brighton held?
Brighton is held in Brighton, United Kingdom.
Who is the latest recorded Brighton winner?
The 1978 Brighton was won by Virginia Ruzici, who defeated Betty Stove 5-7 6-2 7-5.
What is the earliest recorded Brighton edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Brighton in TennisDB is 1978.
What surface is Brighton played on?
Brighton is played on carpet courts.