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.
| 1978 South African Open | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Singles | |
 Tim Gullikson[1] | |
| Doubles | |
Peter Fleming /  Ray Moore[2] | |
Finals edit
Singles edit
Tim Gullikson defeated Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4[1]
Doubles edit
Peter Fleming / Ray Moore defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6[2]
References edit
- ^ 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).