1978 South African Open
Date27 November – 4 December
Edition75th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceHard / outdoor
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
VenueEllis Park Tennis Stadium
Champions
Singles
United States Tim Gullikson[1]
Doubles
United States Peter Fleming / South Africa Ray Moore[2]

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.

Finals

Singles

United States Tim Gullikson defeated United States Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4[1]

Doubles

United States Peter Fleming / South Africa Ray Moore defeated South Africa Bob Hewitt / South Africa Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6[2]

References

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