WTA Palm Springs 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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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.

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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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 19, 1978* F Chris Evert 6-3 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data
BR (1)
Nov 13, 1978 BR Virginia Wade 7-6(3) 6-3 Virginia Ruzici H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 18, 1978* SF 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
QF (4)
Nov 18, 1978* QF 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
R16 (4)
Nov 17, 1978* R16 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
RR (4)
Nov 13, 1978 RR 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

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 3
Martina Navratilova 1
Yvonne Vermaak 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1991 Hard Martina Navratilova 6-2 7-6 Monica Seles H2H Match data
1983 Hard Yvonne Vermaak 6-3 7-5 Carling Bassett Seguso H2H Match data
1978 Hard Chris Evert 6-3 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data
1977 Grass Chris Evert 6-2 6-2 Billie Jean King H2H Match data
1976 Hard Chris Evert 6-1 6-2 Francoise Durr H2H Match data

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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 1991 Palm Springs was won by Martina Navratilova 6-2 7-6.
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.