WTA Minneapolis 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Chris Evert won the 1978 Minneapolis, defeating Virginia Wade 6-7 6-2 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Minneapolis, United States, from October 9 to October 15, 1978.

Champion
Chris Evert
def. Virginia Wade , 6-7 6-2 6-4
Dates
Oct 9 — Oct 15
Location
Minneapolis, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Round of 32
Chris Evert 6-0 6-1
Patricia Bostrom
Regina Marsikova 6-4 7-5
Jeanne Duvall
Virginia Ruzici 5-7 7-5 7-5
Sharon Walsh Pete
Ilana Kloss 4-6 7-6 6-2
Laura Dupont
Wendy Turnbull 6-0 6-3
Mareen Louie Harper
Caroline Stoll 4-6 7-5 6-3
Lea Antonoplis
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-7 6-3
Marita Redondo
Ruta Gerulaitis 6-0 6-4
Barbara Hambridge
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-2
Valerie Ziegenfuss
Joanne Russell 6-4 3-6 6-3
Betsy Nagelsen
Betty Stove 6-2 6-7 6-2
Terry Holladay
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-3 7-5
Stephanie Tolleson
Kerry Reid 6-1 6-2
Michelle Tyler
Sue Barker 6-4 6-2
Lesley Hunt
Barbara Potter 3-6 6-3 6-3
Paula Smith
Kim Sands 6-2 6-2
Barbara Jordan
Round of 16
Chris Evert 6-1 6-4
Regina Marsikova
Virginia Ruzici 2-6 6-1 7-6
Ilana Kloss
Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-0
Caroline Stoll
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-2
Ruta Gerulaitis
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-3
Joanne Russell
Betty Stove 6-4 6-2
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi
Kerry Reid 6-4 6-7 7-6
Sue Barker
Barbara Potter 4-6 7-6 6-2
Kim Sands
Quarterfinals
Chris Evert 6-0 6-2
Virginia Ruzici
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 7-5
Tracy Austin
Virginia Wade 1-6 6-1 6-2
Betty Stove
Kerry Reid 6-2 3-6 6-4
Barbara Potter
Semifinals
Chris Evert 6-4 6-0
Wendy Turnbull
Virginia Wade 4-6 6-3 7-5
Kerry Reid
Final
Chris Evert 6-7 6-2 6-4
Virginia Wade

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Martina Navratilova 2
Chris Evert 1
Evonne Goolagong 1
Tracy Austin 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1981 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2 Tracy Austin H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Tracy Austin 6-1 2-6 6-2 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1979 Carpet Evonne Goolagong 6-3 6-4 Dianne Fromholtz H2H Match data
1978 Carpet Chris Evert 6-7 6-2 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data
1977 Carpet Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-1 Sue Barker H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Minneapolis held?
Minneapolis is held in Minneapolis, United States.
Who won the most recent Minneapolis?
The 1981 Minneapolis was won by Martina Navratilova 6-0 6-2.
Who has won the most Minneapolis titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 2 Minneapolis titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Minneapolis played?
The first edition of Minneapolis was held in 1977.
What surface is Minneapolis played on?
Minneapolis is played on carpet courts.