1978 Volvo International

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1978 Volvo International
DateJuly 31 – August 6
Edition6th
Category Grand Prix
Draw48S / 24D
Prize money$175,000
Surface Clay / outdoor
Location North Conway, NH, U.S.
VenueMt. Cranmore Stadium
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs [1]
Doubles
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale / Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky [2]
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The 1978 Volvo International was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at the Mt. Cranmore Stadium in North Conway, New Hampshire in the United States that was part of the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix. It was the sixth edition of the tournament was held from July 31 through August 6, 1978. First-seeded Eddie Dibbs won the singles title. [3]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Dibbs defeated Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Alexander 6–4, 6–4

Doubles

Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Drysdale / Flag of the United States.svg Van Winitsky defeated Flag of the United States.svg Mike Fishbach / Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Bernard Mitton 6–3, 6–4

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References

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  2. "1978 North Conway – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 28, 122. ISBN   978-0354090681.