1978 Virginia Slims of Houston
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DateJanuary 16–22
Edition8th
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 16D
| 1978 Virginia Slims of Houston | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 16–22 |
| Edition | 8th |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Houston, Texas, US |
| Venue | Astro Arena |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
| Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova | |
The 1978 Virginia Slims of Houston was a women's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Astro Arena in Houston, Texas in the United States that was part of the 1978 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. It was the eighth edition of the tournament and was held from January 16 through January 22, 1978.[1] First-seeded Martina Navratilova won the singles title and earned $20,000 first-prize money.[2][3] The doubles event was sponsored as the Bridgestone Doubles of Houston.
Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated Billie Jean King 1–6, 6–2, 6–2
Doubles
Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated Mona Guerrant / 
Greer Stevens 7–6(5–4), 4–6, 7–6(5–4)