1978 South African Open (tennis)
1978 South African Open | |
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Date | 27 November – 4 December |
Edition | 75th |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $175,000 |
Surface | Hard / outdoor |
Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Venue | Ellis Park Tennis Stadium |
Champions | |
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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. It was the 75th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 4 December 1978. Tim Gullikson won the singles title.
Finals[]
Singles[]
Tim Gullikson defeated
Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 [1]
Doubles[]
Peter Fleming /
Ray Moore defeated
Bob Hewitt /
Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6 [2]
References[]
- ^ a b "1978 Johannesburg – Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ a b "1978 Johannesburg – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
External links[]
Categories:
- 1978 Grand Prix (tennis)
- South African Open (tennis)
- 1978 in South African tennis
- Sports competitions in Johannesburg
- 1970s in Johannesburg
- November 1978 sports events in Africa
- December 1978 sports events in Africa