The 1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Memorial Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the fifth edition of the tournament and was held from January 23 through January 29, 1978.[1] Second-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2]
| 1978 Virginia Slims of Los Angeles | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 23–29 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Venue | Memorial Sports Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
 Betty Stöve /  Virginia Wade | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Martina Navratilova defeated Rosie Casals 6–3, 6–2
Doubles
edit Betty Stöve / Virginia Wade defeated Pam Teeguarden / 
Greer Stevens 6–3, 6–2
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $20,000 | $10,500 | $6,300 | $5,500 | $2,800 | $1,550 | $850 |
|---|
References
edit- ^ a b John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 294–295.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 183. ISBN 978-0354090681.