The 1978 Virginia Slims of Philadelphia was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was held from March 20 through March 26, 1978. First-seeded Chris Evert won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.
Winners
Singles
Chris Evert defeated Billie Jean King 6–0, 6–4
Doubles
Kerry Melville / Wendy Turnbull defeated Françoise Dürr / Virginia Wade 6–3, 7–5
Prize money
EventWF3rd4thQFRound of 16Round of 32Singles $20,000$10,500$6,300$5,500$2,800$1,550$850
References
External links ITF tournament edition details WTA tournament details