1978 Virginia Slims Championships – Singles
| Singles | |
|---|---|
| 1978 Virginia Slims Championships | |
| Champion | Martina Navratilova |
| Runner-up | Evonne Goolagong Cawley |
| Score | 7–6(7–5), 6–4 |
| Draw | 8 |
| Seeds | 8 |
Martina Navratilova defeated Evonne Goolagong Cawley in the final, 7–6, 6–4 to win the singles tennis title at the 1978 Virginia Slims Championships. It was her first Tour Finals singles title, and the first of an eventual record eight such titles.
Chris Evert was the reigning champion, but did not qualify this year.