Chris O'Neil defeated

Betsy Nagelsen Helen Elizabeth "Betsy" Nagelsen McCormack (born October 23, 1956) is an American former professional tennis player. Career Nagelsen was the world's top junior in 1973. She won the 1973 U.S. Champion Girls' 16 and under singles. She also won the ...

in the final, 6–3, 7–6^(7–3) to win the women's singles tennis title at the 1978 Australian Open.

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was the reigning champion, but did not compete this year.

Seeds

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

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''(quarterfinals)'' #

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''(quarterfinals)'' # Beth Norton ''(second round)'' # Amanda Tobin ''(first round)'' # Renee Blount ''(second round)'' #

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''(first round)'' #''Withdrawn'' #

''(finalist)''

Qualifying

Draw

Finals

Earlier rounds

Section 1

Section 2

References

External links

1978 Australian Open – Women's draws and results
at the

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