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 16th 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
Edition16th
CategoryColgate Series (AA)
Draw64S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceGrass
LocationSydney, Australia
VenueWhite City Stadium
Champions
Singles
Dianne Fromholtz
Doubles
Kerry Reid
Wendy Turnbull

Winners

Singles

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

  • It was Fromholtz' 1st title of the year and the 13th of her career.

Doubles

Kerry Reid / Wendy Turnbull defeated Judy Chaloner / 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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