The 1978 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic, also known as the Hong Kong Open, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix tennis circuit. It was the sixth edition of the event and was held from 7 November through 12 November 1978. Eighth-seeded Eliot Teltscher won the singles title.
| 1978 Colgate-Hong Kong Patrons Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | 7–12 November |
| Edition | 6th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $75,000 |
| Surface | Hard / outdoor |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Eliot Teltscher[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Mark Edmondson / John Marks[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Eliot Teltscher defeated Pat DuPré 6–4, 6–3, 6–2
- It was Teltscher's first singles title of his career.
Doubles
edit Mark Edmondson / John Marks defeated Hank Pfister / Brad Rowe 5–7, 7–6, 6–1
References
edit- ^ "1978 Hong Kong – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Hong Kong – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).