The 1978 Colgate International was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne in the United Kingdom. The event was part of the AA[a] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the fourth edition of the tournament and was held from 19 June through 24 June 1978.[2] Second-seeded Martina Navratilova survived a match point in the 2h12m final against first-seeded Chris Evert to win the singles title and earn $14,000 first-prize money.[2][1][3][4]
| 1978 Colgate International | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19–24 June |
| Edition | 4th |
| Category | Colgate Series (AA) |
| Draw | 64S / 32D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Grass / outdoor |
| Location | Eastbourne, United Kingdom |
| Venue | Devonshire Park |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
Chris Evert /  Betty Stöve | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert 6–4, 4–6, 9–7
- It was Navratilova's 8th singles title of the year and the 22nd of her career.
Doubles edit
Chris Evert / Betty Stöve defeated Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova 6–4, 6–7, 7–5
Prize money edit
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 | Round of 64 |
| Singles [2] | $14,000 | $7,000 | $3,600 | $1,800 | $1,000 | $550 | $250 |
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See also edit
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 156. ISBN 978-0354090681.
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 302.
- ^ "Navratilova Whips Evert At Eastbourne". Toledo Blade. AP. 25 June 1978. p. 5, sec. E.
- ^ "Centre court classics". Eastbourne Herald. 10 June 2011. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2017.