The 1978 Torneo Godó or Trofeo Conde de Godó was a men's tennis tournament that took place on outdoor clay courts at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. It was the 26th edition of the tournament and was part of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit. It was held from 9 October until 15 October 1978. Eighth-seeded Balázs Taróczy won the singles title.

1978 Torneo Godó
Date9–15 October
Edition26th
CategoryGrand Prix circuit
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain
VenueReal Club de Tenis Barcelona
Champions
Singles
Hungary Balázs Taróczy[1]
Doubles
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Željko Franulović / Chile Hans Gildemeister[2]
← 1977 · Torneo Godó · 1979 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Balázs Taróczy defeated   Ilie Năstase 1–6, 7–5, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4

  • It was Taróczy's 2nd singles title of the year and the 4th of his career.

Doubles edit

  Željko Franulović' /   Hans Gildemeister defeated   Jean-Louis Haillet /   Gilles Moretton 6–1, 6–4

References edit

  1. ^ "1978 Barcelona – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1978 Barcelona – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

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