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. Jimmy Connors won the singles title.[3]

1978 Washington Star International
DateJuly 17 – 23
Edition10th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw64S / 32D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationWashington, D.C., United States
Champions
Singles
Jimmy Connors [1]
Doubles
Arthur Ashe / Bob Hewitt [2]

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