1978 Virginia Slims of Kansas
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DateFebruary 27 – March 5
Edition1st
CategoryVirginia Slims circuit
Draw32S / 15D
| 1978 Virginia Slims of Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Date | February 27 – March 5 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Category | Virginia Slims circuit |
| Draw | 32S / 15D |
| Prize money | $100,000 |
| Surface | Carpet (Sporteze) / indoor |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Venue | Municipal Auditorium |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Martina Navratilova | |
| Doubles | |
| Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova | |
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]
Singles
Martina Navratilova defeated Billie Jean King 7–5, 2–6, 6–3
- It was Navratilova's 7th singles title of the year and the 20th of her career.
Doubles
Billie Jean King / Martina Navratilova defeated 
Kerry Melville / Wendy Turnbull 6–4, 6–4