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1978 Australian Open – Women's singles

Main article: 1978 Australian Open

Chris O'Neil defeated Betsy Nagelsen in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–3) to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1978 Australian Open. It was her first and only major singles title. O'Neil did not lose a set during the tournament.

Evonne Goolagong was the reigning champion, but she did not compete this year due to injury.

Seeds

The seeded players are listed below. Chris O'Neil is the champion; others show the round in which they were eliminated.

  1. GBR Sue Barker (quarterfinals)
  2. TCH Renáta Tomanová (quarterfinals)
  3. USA Beth Norton (second round)
  4. AUS Amanda Tobin (first round)
  5. USA Renee Blount (second round)
  6. AUS Cynthia Doerner (first round)
  7. Withdrawn
  8. USA Betsy Nagelsen (finalist)

Qualifying

Main article: 1978 Australian Open – Women's singles qualifying

Draw

Finals

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Earlier rounds

Section 1

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Section 2

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References

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