1978 Virginia Slims of Kansas
| 1978 Virginia Slims of Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 27 – March 5 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S/16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Kansas City, USA |
| Venue | Municipal Auditorium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova |
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| Doubles | |
| Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova |
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The 1978 Virginia Slims of Kansas was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the first edition of the tournament and was held from February 27 through March 5, 1978.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][3]
Winners
Singles
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Martina Navratilova defeated Billie Jean King 7–5, 2–6, 6–3
Doubles
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Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated 
Kerry Melville / Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–4
Prize money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [1] | $20,000 | $10,500 | $5,900 | $2,800 | $1,550 | $850 |
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