The 1978 Toray Sillook Open was a women's singles tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo in Japan. The event was part of the AAA[a] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 14 September through 17 September 1978.[2] First-seeded Virginia Wade won the title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][1]

Finals

Singles

United Kingdom Virginia Wade defeated Netherlands Betty Stöve 6–4, 7–6(7–2)

  • It was Wade's 2nd title of the year and the 54th of her career.

Prize money

Event W F 3rd 4th Round of 16 Round of 32
Singles [2] $20,000 $10,000 $6,250 $5,500 $2,500 $1,500

Notes

  1. ^ Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 140, 150. ISBN 978-0354090681.
  2. ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 304.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_Toray_Sillook_Open
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