WTA Minneapolis 1978 Draw & Results

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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 October 9–15 on carpet courts in Minneapolis, United States.

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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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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 Minneapolis.

Most Finals

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

  1. Chris Evert 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Chris Evert 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 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 Minneapolis finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 6-7 6-2 6-4 Virginia Wade H2H Match data 1978 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Minneapolis held?
Minneapolis is held in Minneapolis, United States.
Who won the most recent Minneapolis?
The 1978 Minneapolis was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Virginia Wade 6-7 6-2 6-4.
When was the first Minneapolis played?
The first edition of Minneapolis was held in 1978.
What surface is Minneapolis played on?
Minneapolis is played on carpet courts.