1978 Washington Star International
Appearance
1978 Washington Star International | |
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Date | July 17 – 23 |
Edition | 10th |
Category | Grand Prix |
Draw | 64S / 32D |
Prize money | $175,000 |
Surface | Clay / outdoor |
Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Jimmy Connors [1] | |
Doubles | |
Arthur Ashe / Bob Hewitt [2] |
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. Jimmy Connors won the singles title.[3]
Finals
Singles
Jimmy Connors defeated Eddie Dibbs 7–5, 7–5
Doubles
Arthur Ashe / Bob Hewitt defeated Fred McNair / Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 6–3
References
- ^ "1978 Washington Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Washington Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1978). World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Janes. pp. 89–90. ISBN 9780354090391.