Most Titles
Open Era singles titles. 2 players share this record.
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Marcelo Rios 3 titles
ATP Brisbane International 1978 Draw & Results
CompletedMark Edmondson won the 1978 Brisbane International, defeating John Alexander 6-4 7-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played October 9–15 on grass courts in Brisbane, Australia.
The Brisbane International is the ATP and WTA event staged at the Queensland Tennis Centre during Australia's opening hard-court swing.
Full tournament history →Dates
Oct 9 — Oct 15
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
31 recorded singles results
| Winner | Score | Loser | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F (1) | ||||||
| Mark Edmondson CH | 6-4 7-6 | John Alexander | H2H | Match data | Oct 15, 1978* | F |
| SF (2) | ||||||
| Mark Edmondson CH | 6-1 3-6 6-2 | Arthur Ashe | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978* | SF Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability. |
| John Alexander | 6-1 6-1 | Ken Rosewall CH | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978* | SF |
| QF (4) | ||||||
| Ken Rosewall CH | 7-6 4-6 6-3 | Tom Gorman | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978* | QF |
| Arthur Ashe | 4-6 6-4 7-5 | Allan Stone | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978* | QF |
| John Alexander | 6-4 6-1 | Phil Dent | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978* | QF |
| Mark Edmondson CH | 6-0 4-6 6-3 | Ross Case | H2H | Match data | Oct 14, 1978* | QF |
| R16 (8) | ||||||
| John Alexander | 6-3 6-0 | Terry Rocavert | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Arthur Ashe | 6-2 6-2 | Dale Collings | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Mark Edmondson CH | 6-4 6-2 | David Mustard | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Ross Case | 6-1 6-4 | Tony Roche | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Phil Dent | 6-7 6-3 6-4 | Sherwood Stewart | — | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Allan Stone | 2-6 6-1 6-4 | Mal Anderson | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Ken Rosewall CH | 6-2 7-6 | Syd Ball | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| Tom Gorman | 6-3 6-4 | Brad Drewett | H2H | Match data | Oct 13, 1978* | R16 |
| R32 (16) | ||||||
| Tom Gorman | 7-6 7-5 | Noel Phillips | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Phil Dent | 7-6 6-3 | John Marks | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Allan Stone | 6-4 2-6 9-7 | Nick Saviano | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Brad Drewett | 6-4 7-5 | Ray Kelly | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Arthur Ashe | 5-7 6-4 6-2 | Charlie Fancutt | — | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Dale Collings | 6-0 7-5 | Sashi Menon | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Mal Anderson | 6-2 6-3 | Wayne Hampson | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Sherwood Stewart | 3-6 6-4 6-1 | Brad Guan | — | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| John Alexander | 6-1 6-2 | Lawrence Hall | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Syd Ball | 2-6 7-6 6-0 | Greg Braun | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Mark Edmondson CH | 7-5 6-2 | Geoff Masters | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Ross Case | 6-3 6-2 | Phil Davies | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Terry Rocavert | 4-6 6-3 6-2 | Dick Crealy | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Tony Roche | 6-3 6-2 | Fred Mcnair | — | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| Ken Rosewall CH | 6-4 6-1 | Chris Kachel | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
| David Mustard | 6-1 6-4 | Jeff Twist | H2H | Match data | Oct 12, 1978* | R32 |
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Brisbane International.
Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 5 players share this record.
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Grigor Dimitrov 3 finals
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Grigor Dimitrov 27 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match.
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Grigor Dimitrov 10 appearances
View the full Brisbane International record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 6-2 7-6(1) | Brandon Nakashima | H2H | Match data | 2026 | Hard |
| Jiri Lehecka | 4-1 (ret.) | Reilly Opelka | H2H | Match data | 2025 | Hard |
| Grigor Dimitrov | 7-6(5) 6-4 | Holger Rune | H2H | Match data | 2024 | Hard |
| Kei Nishikori | 6-4 3-6 6-2 | Daniil Medvedev | H2H | Match data | 2019 | Hard |
| Nick Kyrgios | 6-4 6-2 | Ryan Harrison | H2H | Match data | 2018 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Brisbane International held?
- Brisbane International is held in Brisbane, Australia.
- Who is the latest recorded Brisbane International winner?
- The 2026 Brisbane International was won by Daniil Medvedev, who defeated Brandon Nakashima 6-2 7-6(1).
- Who has won the most Brisbane International titles?
- Marcelo Rios and Mark Edmondson are tied for the most Brisbane International titles, with 3 each.
- What is the earliest recorded Brisbane International edition?
- The earliest recorded edition of Brisbane International in TennisDB is 1972.
- What surface is Brisbane International played on?
- Brisbane International is played on grass courts.