WTA Norwich 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Jo Durie won the 1978 Norwich, defeating Kym Ruddell 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played in Norwich, United Kingdom, from April 24 to April 30, 1978.

Champion
Jo Durie
def. Kym Ruddell , 6-3 3-6 6-4
Dates
Apr 24 — Apr 30
Location
Norwich, United Kingdom
Category
WTA 250
Surface
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Prize money
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Round of 64
Jo Durie
BYE
Jenny Langstaff
BYE
H Soobryan
BYE
Vicki Abels
BYE
Judy Chaloner
BYE
P Robertson UNK
C Myers
Ros Lewis 6-0 6-3
Lesley Romley
N Tramacchi 7-6 6-2
J Wilks
Corinne Molesworth
BYE
Jane Plackett
BYE
Carolin Bastin
BYE
J Treacy
BYE
Deborah Jevans
BYE
D Gale
BYE
Karen Gulley
BYE
K Thompson
BYE
Kym Ruddell
BYE
Debbie Parker
BYE
Elizabeth Locke
BYE
Sue Imhoff
BYE
Cathy Drury
BYE
Tina Heath 6-4 6-1
G Wadsworth
Pamela Bailey 6-3 6-4
S Russell Vick
Jane Charlton 6-3 6-3
Kim Hotston
Linda Mottram
BYE
S Hawkins
BYE
Sonia Davies
BYE
Denise Parnell
BYE
Clare Harrison
BYE
Peggy Kincaid
BYE
Round of 32
Jo Durie 6-1 6-0
Jenny Langstaff
H Soobryan (w/o)
Vicki Abels
Judy Chaloner 6-1 6-2
P Robertson
Ros Lewis 6-3 6-0
N Tramacchi
Corinne Molesworth 6-3 6-1
Jane Plackett
Carolin Bastin 6-0 6-1
J Treacy
Deborah Jevans 6-1 6-2
D Gale
Karen Gulley 6-2 6-3
K Thompson
Kym Ruddell 6-4 6-3
Debbie Parker
Elizabeth Locke 6-2 6-4
Sue Imhoff
Cathy Drury 6-1 6-0
Tina Heath
Pamela Bailey 6-0 6-2
Jane Charlton
Linda Mottram 6-0 6-3
S Hawkins
Sonia Davies 7-5 6-2
Denise Parnell
Clare Harrison UNK
Peggy Kincaid
J Lloyd
BYE
Round of 16
Jo Durie 6-0 6-0
H Soobryan
Judy Chaloner 7-6 6-1
Ros Lewis
Corinne Molesworth 6-2 6-3
Carolin Bastin
Deborah Jevans 6-1 6-3
Karen Gulley
Kym Ruddell 3-6 6-3 7-5
Elizabeth Locke
Cathy Drury 6-1 6-1
Pamela Bailey
Linda Mottram 6-2 6-2
Sonia Davies
Clare Harrison 6-1 6-3
J Lloyd
Quarterfinals
Jo Durie 7-5 6-3
Judy Chaloner
Corinne Molesworth 6-1 7-5
Deborah Jevans
Kym Ruddell 5-7 6-2 6-3
Cathy Drury
Linda Mottram 6-2 7-5
Clare Harrison
Semifinals
Jo Durie 6-1 7-5
Corinne Molesworth
Kym Ruddell 6-2 2-6 6-1
Linda Mottram
Final
Jo Durie 6-3 3-6 6-4
Kym Ruddell

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Jo Durie 2
Lesley Charles 2
Chris Oneil 1
Debbie Morgan 1
Elizabeth Jones 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1983 — Kate Brasher 7-5 6-7 6-4 Amanda Brown H2H Match data
1982 — Elizabeth Jones 6-2 6-3 Annabel Croft H2H Match data
1981 — Jo Durie 6-3 7-5 Amanda Brown H2H Match data
1980 — Debbie Morgan 4-6 6-1 6-3 Elizabeth Jones H2H Match data
1978 — Jo Durie 6-3 3-6 6-4 Kym Ruddell H2H Match data

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Previous editions of Norwich

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Norwich held?
Norwich is held in Norwich, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Norwich?
The 1983 Norwich was won by Kate Brasher 7-5 6-7 6-4.
Who has won the most Norwich titles?
Jo Durie has won 2 Norwich titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Norwich played?
The first edition of Norwich was held in 1972.