WTA Beckenham 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Evonne Goolagong won the 1978 Beckenham, defeating Laura Dupont 6-4 6-2 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on grass courts in Beckenham, United Kingdom, from June 5 to June 11, 1978. The match log contains 40 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Evonne Goolagong
def. Laura Dupont , 6-4 6-2
Dates
Jun 5 — Jun 11
Location
Beckenham, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Beckenham 1978 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-2 Laura Dupont H2H Match data Jun 11, 1978* F
SF (2)
Laura Dupont 6-4 6-4 Yvonne Vermaak H2H Match data Jun 10, 1978* SF
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-4 Amanda Tobin H2H Match data Jun 10, 1978* SF
QF (4)
Laura Dupont 6-4 6-4 Cynthia Doerner H2H Match data Jun 10, 1978* QF
Yvonne Vermaak 6-4 9-8 Judy Tegart H2H Match data Jun 10, 1978* QF
Evonne Goolagong 6-1 6-2 Jackie Fayter H2H Match data Jun 10, 1978* QF
Amanda Tobin 6-4 6-2 Jo Durie H2H Match data Jun 10, 1978* QF
R16 (8)
Yvonne Vermaak 6-3 1-6 6-4 Mimi Wikstedt H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-0 Silvana Urroz H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Jo Durie 6-4 6-3 Aleida Spex H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Judy Tegart 6-3 6-3 Glynis Coles H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Jackie Fayter 6-0 6-2 Marie Pinterova H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Amanda Tobin 8-6 3-2 (ret.) Nina Bohm H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Cynthia Doerner 6-4 6-4 Wendy Gilchrist H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
Laura Dupont 6-4 6-3 Bunny Bruning H2H Match data Jun 9, 1978* R16
R32 (5)
Yvonne Vermaak 6-2 6-0 Mary Sawyer H2H Match data Jun 8, 1978* R32
Silvana Urroz 6-2 6-4 Glaucia Langela H2H Match data Jun 8, 1978* R32
Evonne Goolagong 6-0 6-0 Leanne Harrison Austin H2H Match data Jun 8, 1978* R32
Laura Dupont 6-1 6-2 Nancy Ornstein H2H Match data Jun 8, 1978* R32
Marie Pinterova 6-3 6-2 Veronica Burton H2H Match data Jun 8, 1978* R32
R64 (20)
Leanne Harrison Austin 7-5 6-3 Elisabeth Ekblom H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Yvonne Vermaak 6-1 6-1 Merrilyn Robinson H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Sue Saliba 7-5 6-3 Leslie Allen H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Naoko Sato 6-2 6-4 Belinda Thompson H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Laura Dupont 6-8 6-2 6-2 Keryn Pratt H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Aleida Spex 6-2 1-6 6-3 Nancy Weigel H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Jo Durie 6-4 7-5 Diane Parker H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Cathy Drury 6-0 6-4 Erin Dignam H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Silvana Urroz 6-3 4-6 6-2 Kate Brasher H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Wendy Gilchrist 6-4 4-6 6-3 Kate Glancy H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Jackie Fayter 7-5 6-3 Nerida Gregory H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Veronica Burton 7-5 7-5 Marlie Buehler H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Bunny Bruning 6-4 6-3 Gretchen Galt H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Nina Bohm 6-2 6-0 Linda Mottram H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64 Upset: winner had a 15 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Nancy Yeargin 6-4 6-2 Anne Fritz H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Marie Pinterova 6-1 5-7 6-4 Diane Desfor H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Glaucia Langela 7-5 6-0 Beverly Buckley H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Judy Tegart 6-4 6-3 J Machand H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64
Sally Greer 6-3 6-8 6-3 Sharon Walsh Pete H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64 Upset: winner had a 17 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Nancy Ornstein 6-4 6-2 Marjorie Blackwood H2H Match data Jun 7, 1978* R64

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Beckenham.

Most Finals

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

  1. Evonne Goolagong 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins. 2 players share this record.

  1. Evonne Goolagong 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Aleida Spex 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 Beckenham finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Evonne Goolagong 6-4 6-2 Laura Dupont H2H Match data 1978 Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beckenham held?
Beckenham is held in Beckenham, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Beckenham?
The 1978 Beckenham was won by Evonne Goolagong, who defeated Laura Dupont 6-4 6-2.
When was the first Beckenham played?
The first edition of Beckenham was held in 1978.
What surface is Beckenham played on?
Beckenham is played on grass courts.