WTA Atlanta 1978 Draw & Results

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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 September 25–October 1 on carpet courts in Atlanta, United States.

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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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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 Atlanta.

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 Atlanta finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Chris Evert 7-6 0-6 6-3 Martina Navratilova H2H Match data 1978 Carpet

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Related Tournaments

Other WTA 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atlanta held?
Atlanta is held in Atlanta, United States.
Who won the most recent Atlanta?
The 1978 Atlanta was won by Chris Evert, who defeated Martina Navratilova 7-6 0-6 6-3.
When was the first Atlanta played?
The first edition of Atlanta was held in 1978.
What surface is Atlanta played on?
Atlanta is played on carpet courts.