ATP Kitzbuhel 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Chris Lewis won the 1978 Kitzbuhel, defeating Vladimir Zednik 6-1 6-4 6-0 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in Kitzbuhel, Austria, from July 24 to July 30, 1978.

Champion
def. Vladimir Zednik , 6-1 6-4 6-0
Dates
Jul 24 — Jul 30
Location
Kitzbuhel, Austria
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
Round of 32
Chris Lewis #50 6-1 6-4
Frantisek Pala #259 7-5 6-3
Ion Tiriac #106
Werner Zirngibl #120 6-2 6-0
Jose Luis Clerc #44 6-3 6-1
Onny Parun #141
Jiri Granat #105 6-2 6-4
Szabolcz Baranyi #290 7-5 6-3
Vladimir Zednik #51 6-1 4-6 6-3
Klaus Eberhard #212 1-6 7-6 6-1
Hans Kary #135
Pavel Hutka #148 5-7 7-6 6-3
Jiri Hrebec #138 6-3 6-0
Tomas Smid #38 7-5 6-4
Jan Kodes #98 2-6 6-4 6-3
Round of 16
Chris Lewis #50 6-0 6-1
Jose Luis Clerc #44 6-2 6-2
Vladimir Zednik #51 7-6 6-3
Zeljko Franulovic #48 7-6 6-4
Jiri Hrebec #138 7-6 5-7 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Chris Lewis #50 6-2 6-1
Vladimir Zednik #51 7-6 3-6 6-2
Final
Chris Lewis #50 6-1 6-4 6-0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kitzbuhel held?
Kitzbuhel is held in Kitzbuhel, Austria.
Who won the most recent Kitzbuhel?
The 2025 Kitzbuhel was won by Alexander Bublik 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Kitzbuhel titles?
Guillermo Vilas has won 4 Kitzbuhel titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Kitzbuhel played?
The first edition of Kitzbuhel was held in 1945.
What surface is Kitzbuhel played on?
Kitzbuhel is played on clay courts.