1978 Toray Sillook Open
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[lower-alpha 1] 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]
Winners
Singles
Virginia Wade defeated 
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
- ↑ Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $100,000.[1]
References
- 1 2 John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 140,150. ISBN 978-0354090681.
- 1 2 3 John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. p. 304.
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