1978 Keith Prowse International

Tennis tournament
1978 Keith Prowse International
Date12–16 June
Edition8th
CategoryColgate Series (A)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$35,000
SurfaceGrass
LocationChichester, England
VenueOaklands Park
Champions
Singles
Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley
Doubles
United States Pam Shriver / United States Janet Wright
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The 1978 Keith Prowse International, also known as the Chichester International, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at Oaklands Park in Chichester in England. The event was part of the A[a] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from 12 June through 16 June 1978.[2] First-seeded Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the singles title and earned $6,000 first-prize money.[2][1]

Finals

Singles

Australia Evonne Goolagong Cawley defeated United States Pam Teeguarden 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Goolagong Cawley's 6th singles title of the year and the 79th of her career.

Doubles

United States Pam Shriver / United States Janet Newberry defeated United Kingdom Michelle Tyler / South Africa Yvonne Vermaak 3–6, 6–3, 6–4

Prize money

Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $6,000 $3,000 $1,800 $900 $600 $325

Notes

  1. ^ Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $35,000.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 139, 156. ISBN 978-0354090681.
  2. ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 301.

External links

  • International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament details
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