1978 Toyota Women's Classic
| 1978 Toyota Women's Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 4–10 December |
| Edition | 16th |
| Category | Colgate Series (AA) |
| Draw | 64S/16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Venue | White City Stadium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Dianne Fromholtz | |
| Doubles | |
| Kerry Reid Wendy Turnbull | |
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[a] 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]
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 |
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Notes
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 308.
- ^ 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.