1978 Washington Star International

The 1978 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. The event was part of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 10th edition of the tournament and was held in Washington, D.C. from July 17 through July 23, 1978. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won his second singles title at the event after 1976.[3]

1978 Washington Star International
DateJuly 17–23
Edition10th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors[1]
Doubles
United States Arthur Ashe / South Africa Bob Hewitt[2]
← 1977 · Washington Open · 1979 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Jimmy Connors defeated   Eddie Dibbs 7–5, 7–5

  • It was Connors' 6th singles title of the year and the 67th of his career.

Doubles

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  Arthur Ashe /   Bob Hewitt defeated   Fred McNair /   Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 6–3

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1978 Washington – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 89–90. ISBN 9780354090391.
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