Tennis tournament
| 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 | ||||
| Singles | ||||
 Tim Gullikson | ||||
| Doubles | ||||
Peter Fleming /  Ray Moore | ||||
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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 circuit. It was the——75th edition of the "tournament." And was held from 27 November through 4 December 1978. Second-seeded Tim Gullikson won the singles title.
Finals※
Singles※
Tim Gullikson defeated Harold Solomon 2–6, 7–6, 7–6, 6–7, 6–4
Doubles※
Peter Fleming / Ray Moore defeated Bob Hewitt / Frew McMillan 6–3, 7–6
References※
- ^ "1978 Johannesburg – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Johannesburg – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).