WTA Eastbourne 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Martina Navratilova won the 1978 Eastbourne, defeating Chris Evert 6-4 4-6 9-7 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, from June 19 to June 25, 1978.

Champion
Martina Navratilova
def. Chris Evert , 6-4 4-6 9-7
Dates
Jun 19 — Jun 25
Location
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Round of 64
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-0
Sharon Walsh Pete
Jeanne Duvall 7-6 1-6 7-5
Brigette Cuypers
Joanne Russell 6-4 6-1
Kerry Reid
Jackie Fayter 6-2 5-7 7-5
Pam Whytcross
Michelle Tyler 6-1 6-0
Patricia Bostrom
Kate Latham 6-4 3-6 7-5
Barbara Hallquist
Tracy Austin 6-1 6-3
Pam Teeguarden
Yvonne Vermaak 4-6 6-4 6-3
Diane Desfor
Billie Jean King 7-6 6-1
Mona Guerrant
Renata Tomanova 7-5 6-7 7-5
Valerie Ziegenfuss
Elisabeth Ekblom 6-4 6-2
Mimi Wikstedt
Stephanie Tolleson 7-6 6-4
Sue Barker
Betty Stove 6-1 6-1
Lele Forood
Helena Anliot 6-3 6-4
Linda Mottram
Francoise Durr 7-6 2-6 6-3
Janet Newberry
Kathleen Harter 6-2 6-1
Brigitte Simon Glinel
Chris Evert 6-1 6-2
Katja Ebbinghaus
Aleida Spex 3-6 7-6 6-4
Terry Holladay
Lea Antonoplis 6-2 3-6 6-4
Marise Kruger
Pam Shriver 6-3 6-4
Sylvia Hanika
Anne Hobbs 2-6 6-3 6-0
Hana Strachonova
Laura Dupont 6-2 6-2
Frederique Thibault
Virginia Ruzici 6-1 6-1
Cynthia Doerner
Judy Tegart 7-5 6-1
Elly Appel
Wendy Turnbull 6-2 6-2
Helen Gourlay
Dianne Evers 6-2 6-3
Sue Mappin
Dianne Fromholtz 6-1 6-3
Ruta Gerulaitis
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi 6-3 4-6 6-2
Glynis Coles
Virginia Wade 6-3 7-6
Julie Anthony
Betsy Nagelsen 7-6 6-4
Florenta Mihai
Lesley Hunt 6-2 4-6 7-5
Lesley Turner
Marita Redondo 6-1 6-4
Fiorella Bonicelli
Round of 32
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-0
Jeanne Duvall
Joanne Russell 6-4 6-2
Jackie Fayter
Michelle Tyler 3-6 6-4 6-4
Kate Latham
Tracy Austin 6-2 7-6
Yvonne Vermaak
Billie Jean King 6-1 6-2
Renata Tomanova
Elisabeth Ekblom 4-6 6-3 7-5
Stephanie Tolleson
Betty Stove 6-4 0-6 6-4
Helena Anliot
Francoise Durr 7-5 7-6
Kathleen Harter
Chris Evert 6-0 6-1
Aleida Spex
Lea Antonoplis 6-2 6-2
Pam Shriver
Anne Hobbs 6-3 6-7 6-1
Laura Dupont
Virginia Ruzici 6-1 6-3
Judy Tegart
Wendy Turnbull 6-4 6-1
Dianne Evers
Dianne Fromholtz 6-2 6-2
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi
Virginia Wade 4-6 7-6 6-3
Betsy Nagelsen
Lesley Hunt 7-5 6-4
Marita Redondo
Round of 16
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-4
Joanne Russell
Michelle Tyler 7-6 0-6 7-5
Tracy Austin
Billie Jean King 4-6 6-1 6-2
Elisabeth Ekblom
Betty Stove 6-4 6-3
Francoise Durr
Chris Evert 6-3 6-1
Lea Antonoplis
Anne Hobbs 4-6 7-5 6-3
Virginia Ruzici
Wendy Turnbull 6-3 6-1
Dianne Fromholtz
Virginia Wade 7-5 6-2
Lesley Hunt
Quarterfinals
Martina Navratilova 7-5 6-3
Michelle Tyler
Billie Jean King 6-4 6-4
Betty Stove
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0
Anne Hobbs
Wendy Turnbull 6-3 1-6 6-3
Virginia Wade
Semifinals
Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-2
Billie Jean King
Chris Evert 3-6 6-1 6-1
Wendy Turnbull
Final
Martina Navratilova 6-4 4-6 9-7
Chris Evert

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Martina Navratilova 11
Jeanne Evert 2
Tracy Austin 2
Ann Jones 1
Chris Evert 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Eastbourne held?
Eastbourne is held in Eastbourne, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Eastbourne?
The 2026 Eastbourne was won by Madison Keys 7-5 6-4.
Who has won the most Eastbourne titles?
Martina Navratilova has won 11 Eastbourne titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Eastbourne played?
The first edition of Eastbourne was held in 1968.
What surface is Eastbourne played on?
Eastbourne is played on grass courts.