WTA Atlanta 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Chris Evert won the 1978 Atlanta, defeating Martina Navratilova 7-6 0-6 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on carpet courts in Atlanta, United States, from September 25 to October 1, 1978.

Champion
Chris Evert
def. Martina Navratilova , 7-6 0-6 6-3
Dates
Sep 25 — Oct 1
Location
Atlanta, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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Round of 32
Chris Evert 6-3 6-0
Valerie Ziegenfuss
Sharon Walsh Pete 4-6 6-1 6-3
Ruta Gerulaitis
Zenda Liess 6-1 6-3
Wendy White
Virginia Ruzici 6-3 7-6
Sue Barker
Betty Stove 6-4 1-6 6-0
Lesley Hunt
Diane Desfor 6-2 6-0
Stephanie Tolleson
Wendy Turnbull 6-3 7-5
Pam Teeguarden
Lea Antonoplis 6-4 7-6 6-3
Paula Smith
Martina Navratilova 7-6 6-3
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi
Julie Anthony 6-2 4-6 6-3
Ilana Kloss
Carrie Meyer 6-7 6-0 6-0
Dana Gilbert
Kathy May 6-3 6-2
Betsy Nagelsen
Virginia Wade 4-6 6-1 7-5
Caroline Stoll
Jeanne Duvall 7-6 2-6 6-4
Marise Kruger
Kerry Reid 6-2 2-6 6-1
Laura Dupont
Yvonne Vermaak 6-4 6-3
Mareen Louie Harper
Round of 16
Chris Evert 6-1 6-0
Sharon Walsh Pete
Zenda Liess 6-4 0-6 7-6
Virginia Ruzici
Betty Stove 6-4 7-6
Diane Desfor
Wendy Turnbull 2-6 6-2 6-2
Lea Antonoplis
Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-4
Julie Anthony
Carrie Meyer 6-3 6-2
Kathy May
Virginia Wade 6-7 7-5 6-1
Jeanne Duvall
Kerry Reid 6-2 6-1
Yvonne Vermaak
Quarterfinals
Chris Evert 6-3 6-1
Zenda Liess
Betty Stove 7-5 7-6
Wendy Turnbull
Martina Navratilova 6-2 6-3
Carrie Meyer
Virginia Wade 6-2 6-7 6-1
Kerry Reid
Semifinals
Chris Evert 6-0 6-0
Betty Stove
Martina Navratilova 6-3 6-2
Virginia Wade
Final
Chris Evert 7-6 0-6 6-3
Martina Navratilova

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Chris Evert 4
Betsy Nagelsen 1
Hana Mandlikova 1
Janice Metcalf 1
Lindsay Davenport 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1997 Hard Lindsay Davenport 6-4 6-1 Sandrine Testud H2H Match data
1983 Hard Pam Shriver 6-2 6-0 Kathy Jordan H2H Match data
1982 Hard Chris Evert 6-3 6-1 Susan Mascarin H2H Match data
1981 Hard Tracy Austin 4-6 6-3 6-3 Mary Lou Piatek H2H Match data
1980 Carpet Hana Mandlikova 6-3 7-5 Wendy Turnbull H2H Match data

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Previous editions of Atlanta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atlanta held?
Atlanta is held in Atlanta, United States.
Who won the most recent Atlanta?
The 1997 Atlanta was won by Lindsay Davenport 6-4 6-1.
Who has won the most Atlanta titles?
Chris Evert has won 4 Atlanta titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Atlanta played?
The first edition of Atlanta was held in 1968.
What surface is Atlanta played on?
Atlanta is played on carpet courts.