1978 South African Open (tennis)
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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 | |
Men's Singles | |
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Men's Doubles | |
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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.
Winners
Men's Singles
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Tim Gullikson defeated
Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 [1]
Men's Doubles
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Peter Fleming /
Ray Moore defeated
Bob Hewitt /
Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6 [2]
References
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