1978 South American Championships (tennis)

1978 South American Championships
Date 20–26 November
Edition 12th
Prize money $175,000
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina
Champions
Singles
Argentina José Luis Clerc
Doubles
New Zealand Chris Lewis / United States Van Winitsky

The 1978 South American Championships was an men's Grand Prix tennis circuit tournament held in Buenos Aires, Argentina and played on outdoor clay courts. The event was held from 20 November through 26 November 1978. José Luis Clerc won the singles title.

Winners

Men's Singles

Argentina José Luis Clerc defeated Paraguay Victor Pecci 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Clerc's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

Men's Doubles

New Zealand Chris Lewis / United States Van Winitsky defeated Argentina José Luis Clerc / Chile Belus Prajoux 6–4, 3–6, 6–0

  • It was Lewis' 3rd title of the year and the 5th of his career. It was Winitsky's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career.
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