1978 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic

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1978 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
DateMarch 28 – April 2
Edition5th
Category Grand Prix (One star)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Venue Dayton Convention Center
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters [2]
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The 1978 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio, in the United States that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix. It was the fifth edition of the event and was held from March 28 through April 2, 1978. First-seeded Brian Gottfried won his second singles title at the event after 1975 and earned $12,750 first-prize money..

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried defeated Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters defeated Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister / Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts 6–3, 6–4

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References

  1. "1978 Dayton – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  2. "1978 Dayton – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.