1978 Toyota Women's Classic

The 1978 Toyota Women's Classic, was a women's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts at White City Stadium in Sydney in Australia. The event was part of the AA[lower-alpha 1] category of the 1979 Colgate Series. It was the 3rd edition of the tournament and was held from 4 December through 10 December 1978.[2] Fifth-seeded Dianne Fromholtz won the singles title and earned $15,000.[2][3]

1978 Toyota Women's Classic
Date4–10 December
Edition3rd
CategoryColgate Series (AA)
Draw64S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceGrass
LocationSydney, Australia
VenueWhite City Stadium
Champions
Singles
Australia Dianne Fromholtz
Doubles
Australia Kerry Reid
Australia Wendy Turnbull

Finals

Singles

Australia Dianne Fromholtz defeated Australia Kerry Reid 6–1, 1–6, 6–4

  • It was Fromholtz' 1st singles title of the year and the 6th of her career.

Doubles

Australia Kerry Reid / Australia Wendy Turnbull defeated New Zealand Judy Chaloner / United Kingdom Anne Hobbs 6–2, 4–6, 6–2

Prize money
Event W F SF QF Round of 16 Round of 32 Round of 64
Singles [2] $15,000 $7,400 $3,600 $1,800 $1,000 $550 $225

Notes
  1. Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $75,000.[1]

References
  1. John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 139–140. ISBN 978-0-354-09068-1.
  2. John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 308.
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1980). World of Tennis 1980 : a BP yearbook. London: Queen Anne Press. pp. 139, 167. ISBN 978-0-362-02012-0. OCLC 237184610.
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