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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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] | |
Finals Edit
Singles Edit
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 Edit
Arthur Ashe / Bob Hewitt defeated Fred McNair / Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 6–3
References Edit
- ^ "1978 Washington – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Washington – Doubles draw". 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.
External links Edit
- ATP tournament profile
- ITF tournament edition details