1978 South African Open (tennis)
| 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 | |
| Men's singles | |
 Tim Gullikson [1] | |
| Men's doubles | |
Peter Fleming /  Ray Moore [2] | |
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. It was the 75th edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 4 December 1978. Tim Gullikson won the singles title.
Winners
Men's Singles
Tim Gullikson defeated Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4 [1]
Men's Doubles
Peter Fleming / Ray Moore defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6 [2]