1978 South African Open (tennis)

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1978 South African Open
Date27 November – 4 December
Edition75th
Category Grand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
Surface Hard / outdoor
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ray Moore [2]
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The 1978 South African Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa that was part of the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix circuit. It was the 75th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 4 December 1978. Second-seeded Tim Gullikson won the singles title.

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Tim Gullikson defeated Flag of the United States.svg Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 [1]

Doubles

Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Ray Moore defeated Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bob Hewitt / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6 [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "1978 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. 1 2 "1978 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).