The 1978 Suisse Open Gstaad was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Gstaad, Switzerland. It was the 33rd edition of the tournament and was held from 10 July through 16 July 1978. The tournament was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit with a total prize money available of $75,000. First-seeded Guillermo Vilas won the singles title, his second at the tournament after 1974.[3]
1978 Suisse Open Gstaad | |
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Date | 10–16 July |
Edition | 33rd |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $75,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Gstaad, Switzerland |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Guillermo Vilas[1] | |
Doubles | |
Mark Edmondson / Tom Okker[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editGuillermo Vilas defeated José Luis Clerc 6–3, 7–6, 6–4
- It was Vilas' 3rd singles title of the year and the 38th of his career.
Doubles
editMark Edmondson / Tom Okker defeated Bob Hewitt / Kim Warwick 6–4, 1–6, 6–1, 6–4
References
edit- ^ "1978 Gstaad – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Gstaad – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 121. ISBN 978-0354090681.