The 1978 Bergen County Classic was a women's singles tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Ramapo College in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States. The event was part of the AA[a] category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 21 September through 26 September 1978.[2] First-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.[2][1]
| 1978 Bergen County Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21–26 August |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Colgate Series (AA) |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Mahwah, United States |
| Venue | Ramapo College |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Virginia Wade | |
| Doubles | |
 Ilana Kloss / Marise Kruger | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Virginia Wade defeated 
Kerry Reid 1–6, 6–1, 6–4
- It was Wade's 2nd title of the year and the 54th of her career.
Doubles
edit Ilana Kloss / Marise Kruger defeated 
Barbara Potter / Pam Whytcross 6–3, 6–1
Prize money
edit| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles [2] | $14,000 | $7,100 | $4,200 | $3,500 | $1,850 | $1,000 | $550 |
|---|
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 140, 156. ISBN 978-0354090681.
- ^ a b c John Dolan (2011). Women's Tennis 1968–84: the Ultimate Guide. Remous. pp. 292, 304.