1978 Washington Star International

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, USA
Champions
Singles
United States Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
United States Arthur Ashe / South Africa 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]

Champions

Men's Singles

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

Men's Doubles

United States Arthur Ashe / South Africa Bob Hewitt defeated United States Fred McNair / Mexico Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 6–3

References

  1. "1978 Washington Men's Singles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1978 Washington Men's Doubles draw". www.atpworldtour.com. 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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