Chris O'Neil defeated

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

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. It was her first and only

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singles title. O'Neil did not lose a set during the tournament.

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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. #

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''(quarterfinals)'' #

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''(quarterfinals)'' # Beth Norton ''(second round)'' #

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''(first round)'' #

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''(second round)'' # Cynthia Doerner ''(first round)'' #''Withdrawn'' #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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