| 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 | |
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 category of the 1978 Colgate Series. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and was held from 21 September through 26 September 1978. First-seeded Virginia Wade won the singles title and earned $14,000 first-prize money.
Finals
Singles
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
Ilana Kloss / Marise Kruger defeated Barbara Potter / Pam Whytcross 6–3, 6–1
Prize money
| Event | W | F | 3rd | 4th | QF | Round of 16 | Round of 32 |
| Singles | $14,000 | $7,100 | $4,200 | $3,500 | $1,850 | $1,000 | $550 |
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Notes
- ^ Tournaments with prize money for the women of at least $75,000.
References
- ^ 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.