1978 Grand Prix (tennis)

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1978 Grand Prix circuit
Details
Duration9 January 1978 – 24 December 1978
Edition9th
Tournaments84
Categories Grand Slam (4)
Grand Prix (71)
World Championship Tennis (8)
Team Events (1)
Achievements (singles)
Most tournament titles Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors (10)
Most tournament finals Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors (12)
Prize money leader Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs ($575,273)
Points leader Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors (2,030)
Awards
Player of the year Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Newcomer of the year Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
1977
1979
Jimmy Conners 1994.jpg
Jimmy Connors finished the year as ATP world No. 1 for the fifth time in his career. Connors won ten tournaments during the season, including a major at the US Open, and finished runner-up at another major at the Wimbledon Championships.
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Björn Borg was named the ATP Player of the Year. Borg won nine tournaments during the season, including two majors at the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships, and finished runner-up at another major at the US Open.

The 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix was a professional tennis circuit held that year. It consisted of four Grand Slam tournaments, the Grand Prix tournaments and the Nations Cup, a team event. In addition eight World Championship Tennis (WCT) tournaments, a separate professional tennis circuit held from 1971 through 1977, were incorporated into the Grand Prix circuit. The 28 tournaments with prize money of $175,000 or more formed the Super Series category. [1] [2] [3] Jimmy Connors won 10 of the 84 tournaments which secured him the first place in the Grand Prix points ranking. However he did not play enough tournaments (13) to qualify for largest share ($300,000) of the bonus pool, which instead went to third–ranked Eddie Dibbs. [4]

Contents

Schedule

The table below shows the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix schedule (a forerunner to the ATP Tour).

January

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
9 Jan Birmingham WCT
Birmingham, Alabama, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
7–6(7–4), 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
3–6, 6–1, 7–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
16 Jan Pepsi Grand Slam
Boca Raton, Florida, US
Clay – 4S
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
7–6(7–1), 3–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
23 Jan US Pro Indoor WCT
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) $225,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–2, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Sarasota, Florida, US
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
7–6, 0–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg John Yuill
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Granát
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
2–6, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
30 Jan Mexico City WCT
Mexico City, Mexico
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–4, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roger Taylor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Pearson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–3, 7–6
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
United Virginia Bank Classic WCT
Richmond, Virginia, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
7–5, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Laver
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Fairfield Bay Classic
Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
6–4, 3–5, ret.
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of the United States.svg Charlie Pasarell
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Colin Dibley
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson

February

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Feb Springfield, Massachusetts, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
6–3, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
St. Louis WCT
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
7–6, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 6–2
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
13 Feb American Airlines Tennis Games
Palm Springs, California, US
Super Series
Hard $225,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–1, 7–6
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
6–4, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
20 Feb United Bank Tennis Classic
Denver, Colorado, US
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–2, 7–6(7–2)
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
27 Feb U.S. National Indoor Championships
Memphis, Tennessee, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) $225,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
3–6, 7–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Miami, Florida, US
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Lagos Classic
Lagos, Nigeria
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
9–8, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of France.svg Bernard Fritz
Flag of Sweden.svg Tenny Svensson
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Roger Dowdeswell
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
6–3, 3–6, 7–5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender

March

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Mar Cairo Open
Cairo, Egypt
Clay – $38,000 – 16S/8D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
4–6, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Nicola Spear
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
6–3, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of Argentina.svg Lito Alvárez
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
13 Mar Volvo Tennis Classic
Washington, D.C., US
Carpet (i) – $125,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
7–5, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–7, 7–5, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
20 Mar Shakeys Tournament of Champions (WCT)
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) $200,000 – S16
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–5, 5–6, 6–4, 6–5
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
27 Mar Ramazzotti Cup WCT
Milan, Italy
Super Series
Carpet (i) $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Italy.svg Gianni Ocleppo
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
5–7, 7–6, 7–6
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
Dayton, Ohio, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dick Crealy
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts

April

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
3 Apr Johannesburg, South Africa
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
7–5, 7–6
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
7–5, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
ABN World Tennis Tournament WCT
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Super Series
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–5, 7–5
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
10 Apr Monte Carlo WCT
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
6–3, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–4, 7–5
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Guadalajara, Mexico
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
Flag of the United States.svg George Hardie
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
4–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
17 Apr Houston WCT
Houston, Texas, US
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
3–6, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
7–5, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Machette
Nice International Open
Nice, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–3, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Huťka
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez
6–4, 6–0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
San Jose, California, US
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–7, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Trey Waltke
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Byron Bertram
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Rowe
24 Apr Alan King Tennis Classic
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Super Series
Hard – $250,000 – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
6–1, 3–0, ret.
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Chile.svg Álvaro Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
6–3, 7–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Bank of Oklahoma Grand Prix
Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
6–7, 6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of the United States.svg Pancho Walthall
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky
Flag of New Zealand.svg Russell Simpson
4–6, 7–6, 6–2
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza

May

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
1 May World Doubles WCT
Kansas City, U.S.
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 8D
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–7, 6–4, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
8 May Nations Cup
Düsseldorf, West Germany
Clay – $200,000 – 8D
Flag of Spain (1945-1977).svg Spain
2–1
Flag of Australia (converted).svg AustraliaFlag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Italy.svg Italy
Dallas WCT Finals
Dallas, Texas, US
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – S8
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–3, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
15 May German Open
Hamburg, West Germany
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–2, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–2, 6–4
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Alitalia Florence Open
Florence, Italy
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
6–4, 6–2, 6–1
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Giménez
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Granát
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fagel
Flag of Argentina.svg Lito Alvárez
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
6–3, 6–7, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
22 May Italian Open
Rome, Italy
Super Series
Clay – $148,640 – 64S/32D
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
1–6, 6–3, 6–1, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–7, 7–6, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Romika Cup
Munich, West Germany
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–1, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
3–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
29 May
5 Jun
French Open
Grand Slam
Paris, France
Clay
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–1, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
6–3, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Renáta Tomanová
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
7–6, ret.
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Virginia Ruzici
Flag of France.svg Patrice Dominguez

June

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
12 Jun Belgian International Championships
Brussels, Belgium
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Werner Zirngibl
1–6, 6–3, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Granát
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
6–3, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Onny Parun
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
Birmingham, England
Grass – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–3, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
4–6, 6–1, 3–6. 8–6, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
19 Jun Queen's Club Championships
London, England
Grass – $125,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
8–6, 9–7
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–2, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Berlin Open
Berlin, West Germany
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník
6–4, 7–5, 6–2
Flag of Germany.svg Harald Elschenbroich Flag of Germany.svg Andreas Maurer
Flag of Germany.svg Peter Elter
Flag of France.svg François Jauffret
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Germany.svg Hans Jürgen Pohmann
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Fassbender
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
26 Jun
3 Jul
Wimbledon
Grand Slam
London, England
Grass
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 6–2, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–1, 6–4, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
6–1, 14–12
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King

July

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
10 Jul Western Championships
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg Erick Iskersky
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
2–6, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Fairlie
Forest Hills WCT
Forest Hills, New York, US
Super Series
Clay – $300,000 – 16S/8D
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
6–2, 6–0
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Swiss Open
Gstaad, Switzerland
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–3, 7–6, 6–4
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
6–4, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Newport, Rhode Island, US
Grass – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
8–6, 9–7
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of New Zealand.svg Russell Simpson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
17 Jul Swedish Open
Båstad, Sweden
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–1, 6–2
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
7–5, 6–4
Flag of Hungary.svg Péter Szőke
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Mercedes Cup
Stuttgart, West Germany
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
6–2, 6–2, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Eberhard
Flag of Germany.svg Peter Elter
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
6–3, 7–6
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Washington Star International
Washington, D.C., US
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–5, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
24 Jul Dutch Open
Hilversum, Netherlands
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
2–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Germany.svg Peter Elter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Carter
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
7–6, 4–6, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Kitzbühel, Austria
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
6–1, 6–4, 6–0
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Vladimír Zedník Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiří Hřebec
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Hungary.svg Szabolcs Baranyi
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of France.svg Christophe Roger-Vasselin
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Fishbach
6–7, 6–4, 6–3
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Huťka
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Louisville International Tennis Classic
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
6–2, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Chile.svg Patricio Cornejo
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–4, 6–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
31 Jul Mutual Benefit Life Open
South Orange, New Jersey, US
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–1, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Deon Joubert
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–3, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Volvo International
North Conway, New Hampshire, US
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale
4–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Fishbach
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Hibernia Interfest Tennis Classic
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of New Zealand.svg Brian Fairlie
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Rocavert
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Leonard
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
7–6, 6–3
Flag of Egypt.svg Ismail El Shafei
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian Fairlie

August

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
7 Aug Wendy's Tennis Classic
Columbus, Ohio, US
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of Paraguay.svg Francisco González
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Giltinan
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Colin Dibley
6–2, 6–3
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
7–5, 6–1
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of Sweden.svg Kjell Johansson
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
6–3, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Borowiak
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
14 Aug Canadian Open
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 48S/24D
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
5–7, 6–4, 6–1
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–3, 7–6
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
English Leather Grand Prix
Stowe, Vermont, US
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
5–7, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Richey
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
3–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
Cleveland, Ohio, US
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl
4–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of France.svg Christophe Roger-Vasselin
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fisher
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes
Flag of the United States.svg Erik van Dillen
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
6–1, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Fisher
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
21 Aug Atlanta, Georgia, US
Hard – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
4–6, 6–1, 2–1, ret.
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alvin Gardiner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John James
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
3–6, 6–4, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of Mexico.svg Marcelo Lara
U.S. Pro Tennis Championships
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Super Series
Clay – $200,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Manuel Orantes
6–4, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–3, 3–6, 6–1
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky
28 Aug
4 Sep
US Open
Flushing Meadow, New York, US
Grand Slam
Hard
SinglesDoublesMixed doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–4, 6–2, 6–2
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
1–6, 7–5, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Betty Stöve
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Billie Jean King
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Ruffels

September

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Sep Woodlands Doubles
Woodlands, Texas, US
Hard – $125,000 – D32
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
7–6, 3–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Marty Riessen
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
18 Sep Hartford, Connecticut, US
Carpet (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–3, 7–5
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United States.svg Gene Mayer
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alvin Gardiner
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Muñoz
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Maze
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–3, 3–6 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky
Pacific Southwest Open
Los Angeles, California, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
6–2, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of Sweden.svg Jan Norbäck
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Lloyd
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Cliff Drysdale
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
6–3, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
British Hard Court Championships
Bournemouth, England
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–2, 6–1, 6–3
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Giménez
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jarrett
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Feaver
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of Colombia.svg Iván Molina
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rolf Thung
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
6–3, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Carter
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rod Frawley
25 Sep Aix-en-Provence, France
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–3, 6–0, 6–3
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of France.svg Georges Goven
Flag of France.svg Éric Deblicker
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
7–6, 6–1
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Mexico City, Mexico
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez Flag of Venezuela.svg Jorge Andrew
Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
Flag of the United States.svg Eric Friedler
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of Argentina.svg Lito Álvarez
Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Chávez
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
6–4, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Fred McNair
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Transamerica Open
San Francisco, California, US
Super Series
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
2–6, 7–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
5–7, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith

October

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
2 Oct Island Holidays Classic
Maui, Hawaii, US
Hard – $100,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Bill Scanlon
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
7–6, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Madrid, Spain
Clay – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
6–7, 6–3, 6–3, 6–4
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Kodeš
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–7, 6–1, 6–2
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavel Složil
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
9 Oct Trofeo Conde de Godó
Barcelona, Spain
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
1–6, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
6–1, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of France.svg Gilles Moretton
South Pacific Championships
Brisbane, Australia
Grass – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
6–4, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
6–3, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
16 Oct Sydney Indoor
Sydney, Australia
Super Series
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
6–0, 6–0, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Terry Rocavert
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Dent
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Newcombe
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
23 Oct Swiss Indoors
Basel, Switzerland
Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–3, 5–7, 7–5, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Victor Amaya
Flag of Germany.svg Rolf Gehring
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
7–6, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Tokyo Outdoor
Tokyo, Japan
Clay – $125,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Japan.svg Jun Kuki
Flag of the United States.svg Nick Saviano
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
6–2, 4–6, 6–1
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Buster Mottram
Vienna Indoor
Vienna, Austria
Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
4–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–3
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg John Austin
Flag of Sweden.svg Ove Nils Bengtson
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–3, 6–7, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
30 Oct Cologne Cup
Cologne, West Germany
Hard (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–2, 0–1, ret.
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–3, 6–2
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Seiko World Super Tennis
Tokyo, Japan
Super Series
Carpet (i) – $200,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
6–2, 6–0
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Vitas Gerulaitis
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
6–3, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Paris Open
Paris, France
Hard (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
6–2, 6–2, 7–6
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Cox
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale
Flag of Germany.svg Ulrich Pinner
Flag of France.svg Patrick Proisy
Flag of the United States.svg John Austin
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Manson
7–6, 6–2
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ion Țiriac
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas

November

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
6 Nov Stockholm Open
Stockholm, Sweden
Super Series
Hard (i) – $175,000 – 64S/32D
SinglesDoubles
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–2, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Robert Lutz
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic
Hong Kong
Hard – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Eliot Teltscher
6–4, 6–3, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of India.svg Ramesh Krishnan
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Rosewall
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Geoff Masters
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
5–7, 7–6, 6–1
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Brad Rowe
13 Nov Cathay Trust Championships
Taipei, Taiwan
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
6–3, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of the United States.svg Pat DuPré
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Docherty
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes
Flag of the United States.svg Butch Walts
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–2, 6–7, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Edmondson
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks
Benson & Hedges Championships
London, England
Super Series
Carpet (i) – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–7, 6–4, 7–6, 6–2
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Sandy Mayer
Flag of the United States.svg Stan Smith
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
7–6, 4–6, 6–4
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Bogotá, Colombia
Clay (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
6–4, 3–6, 6–3, 6–3
Flag of Germany.svg Rolf Gehring Flag of Uruguay.svg José Luis Damiani
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Colombia.svg Jairo Velasco Sr.
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of Rhodesia (1968-1979).svg Andrew Pattison
Flag of Chile.svg Álvaro Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
20 Nov Philta International
Manila, Philippines
Clay (i) – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
7–6, 6–0
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter McNamara
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the United States.svg Mike Cahill
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Ángel Giménez
Flag of the United States.svg Terry Moor
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gorman
Flag of the United States.svg Brian Teacher
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–3, 7–6
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ross Case
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chris Kachel
South American Championships
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Super Series
Clay – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Singles
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazzutti
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos Kirmayr
Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg José Higueras
Flag of Ecuador.svg Ricardo Ycaza
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky
Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris Lewis
6–4, 3–6, 6–0
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
Flag of Chile.svg Belus Prajoux
Italian Indoor Open
Bologna, Italy
Carpet (i) – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–2, 7–6(7–5)
Flag of Italy.svg Adriano Panatta Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Željko Franulović
Flag of Germany.svg Karl Meiler
Flag of Hungary.svg Balázs Taróczy
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Šmíd
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–1, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Jean-Louis Haillet
Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Zugarelli
27 Nov Indian Open
Calcutta, India
Clay – $50,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
6–3, 6–2
Flag of France.svg Pascal Portes Flag of India.svg Anand Amritraj
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Louk Sanders
Flag of India.svg Vijay Amritraj
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of India.svg Ramesh Krishnan
Flag of France.svg Christophe Freyss
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of India.svg Sashi Menon
7–6, 6–4
Flag of France.svg Gilles Moretton
Flag of France.svg Yannick Noah
South African Open
Johannesburg, South Africa
Super Series
Hard – $175,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson
2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Johan Kriek
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg David Schneider
Flag of the United States.svg Tom Gullikson
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Colin Dowdeswell
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Heinz Günthardt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Raymond Moore
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
6–3, 7–6
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan
Chilean International Championships
Santiago, Chile
Clay – $75,000 – 32S/16D
Flag of Argentina.svg José Luis Clerc
3–6, 6–3, 6–1
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul McNamee
Flag of Germany.svg Rolf Gehring
Flag of Italy.svg Paolo Bertolucci
Flag of Argentina.svg Ricardo Cano
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
Flag of Peru.svg Fernando Maynetto
Flag of Paraguay.svg Víctor Pecci
Flag of Chile.svg Hans Gildemeister
6–4, 6–3
Flag of Chile.svg Jaime Fillol
Flag of Chile.svg Álvaro Fillol

December

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
11 Dec WCT Challenge Cup
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Hard – 8S
Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Ilie Năstase
2–6, 5–6, 6–2, 6–4, 6–4
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Sweden.svg Björn Borg
Round robin
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
Flag of the United States.svg Dick Stockton
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of the United States.svg Roscoe Tanner
18 Dec New South Wales Open
Sydney, Australia
Grass – $100,000 – 64S/32D
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Wilkison
6–3, 6–3, 6–7, 3–6, 6–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Allan Stone
Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton
Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Sherwood Stewart
6–4, 6–4
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Syd Ball
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bob Carmichael
25 Dec Australian Open
Melbourne, Australia
Grand Slam
Grass
SinglesDoubles
Flag of Argentina.svg Guillermo Vilas
6–4, 6–4, 3–6, 6–3
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Marks Flag of the United States.svg Hank Pfister
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tony Roche
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Austria.svg Peter Feigl
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim Warwick
7–6, 7–5
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Kronk
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cliff Letcher

January 1979

WeekTournamentChampionsRunners-upSemifinalistsQuarterfinalists
8 Jan Colgate-Palmolive Masters
New York City, US
Carpet (i) – $400,000 – S8/D4
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–7, 6–3, 7–5
Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Ashe Flag of the United States.svg Brian Gottfried
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs
Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Connors
Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon
Flag of Mexico.svg Raúl Ramírez
Flag of Italy.svg Corrado Barazutti
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe
6–4, 6–2, 6–4
Flag of Poland.svg Wojciech Fibak
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Tom Okker

Points system

The tournaments of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit were divided into nine point categories. The highest points were allocated to the Grand Slam tournaments; French Open, the Wimbledon Championships, the US Open and the Australian Open. The eight WCT events were part of the $175,000-plus "Super Series" category. [3] Points were allocated based on these categories and the finishing position of a player in a tournament. The points table is based on a 32 player draw. No points were awarded to first-round losers and advancements by default were equal to winning a round. [5] The points allocation, with doubles points listed in brackets, is as follows:

Grand Slam$250,000+$225,000+$200,000+$175,000+$125,000+$100,000+$75,000+$50,000+
Winner300 (60)250 (50)225 (45)200 (40)175 (35)125 (25)100 (20)75 (15)50 (10)
Runner-up210 (42)175 (35)157 (31)140 (28)122 (24)87 (17)70 (14)52 (10)35 (7)
Semifinalist120 (24)100 (20)90 (18)80 (16)70 (14)50 (10)40 (8)30 (6)20 (4)
Quarterfinalist60 (12)50 (10)45 (9)40 (8)35 (7)25 (5)20 (4)15 (3)10 (2)
Fourth round30 (6)25 (5)22 (5)20 (4)17 (3)12 (2)10 (2)7 (–)5 (–)
Third round15 (–)12 (–)11 (–)10 (–)9 (–)6 (–)5 (–)– (–)– (–)
Second round7 (–)6 (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)– (–)

ATP rankings

As of 1 January 1978
RkName
1Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Connors  (USA)
2Flag of Argentina.svg  Guillermo Vilas  (ARG)
3Flag of Sweden.svg  Björn Borg  (SWE)
4Flag of the United States.svg  Vitas Gerulaitis  (USA)
5Flag of the United States.svg  Brian Gottfried  (USA)
6Flag of the United States.svg  Eddie Dibbs  (USA)
7Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  Manuel Orantes  (ESP)
8Flag of Mexico.svg  Raúl Ramírez  (MEX)
9Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Ilie Năstase  (ROU)
10Flag of the United States.svg  Dick Stockton  (USA)
11Flag of Italy.svg  Corrado Barazzutti  (ITA)
12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Ken Rosewall  (AUS)
13Flag of Poland.svg  Wojciech Fibak  (POL)
14Flag of the United States.svg  Harold Solomon  (USA)
15Flag of the United States.svg  Roscoe Tanner  (USA)
16Flag of the United States.svg  Sandy Mayer  (USA)
17Flag of Chile.svg  Jaime Fillol  (CHI)
18Flag of Australia (converted).svg  John Alexander  (AUS)
19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Tony Roche  (AUS)
20Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Buster Mottram  (GBR)
Year-end rankings 1978 (3 January 1979) [6]
RkNamePointsAverageHighLowChange
1Flag of the United States.svg  Jimmy Connors  (USA)123988.50Steady2.svg =
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Björn Borg  (SWE)110679.00Increase2.svg +1
3Flag of Argentina.svg  Guillermo Vilas  (ARG)83055.33Decrease2.svg –1
4Flag of the United States.svg  John McEnroe  (USA)87143.55Increase2.svg +17
5Flag of the United States.svg  Vitas Gerulaitis  (USA)57441.00Decrease2.svg –1
6Flag of the United States.svg  Eddie Dibbs  (USA)109640.59Steady2.svg =
7Flag of the United States.svg  Brian Gottfried  (USA)85634.24Decrease2.svg –2
8Flag of Mexico.svg  Raúl Ramírez  (MEX)89533.15Steady2.svg =
9Flag of the United States.svg  Harold Solomon  (USA)89233.04Increase2.svg +5
10Flag of Italy.svg  Corrado Barazzutti  (ITA)72830.33Increase2.svg +1
11Flag of the United States.svg  Roscoe Tanner  (USA)64729.41Increase2.svg +4
12Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  Manuel Orantes  (ESP)55329.11Decrease2.svg –5
13Flag of the United States.svg  Arthur Ashe  (USA)72027.69Increase2.svg +117
14Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg  José Higueras  (ESP)63527.61Increase2.svg +16
15Flag of Argentina.svg  José Luis Clerc  (ARG)54627.30Increase2.svg +263
16Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Ilie Năstase  (ROU)49127.28Decrease2.svg –7
17Flag of the United States.svg  Sandy Mayer  (USA)53126.55Decrease2.svg –1
18Flag of the United States.svg  Tim Gullikson  (USA)61124.44Increase2.svg +42
19Flag of the United States.svg  Dick Stockton  (USA)53023.04Decrease2.svg –9
20Flag of Hungary.svg  Balázs Taróczy  (HUN)43821.90Increase2.svg +12

*The official ATP year-end rankings were listed from January 3rd, 1979.

List of tournament winners

The list of winners and number of singles titles won, alphabetically by last name:

The following players won their first title in 1978:

See also

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