ATP Washington Open 1978 Draw & Results

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Jimmy Connors won the 1978 Washington Open, defeating Eddie Dibbs 7-5 7-5 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played July 23–29 on clay courts in Washington, United States.

The Washington Open is a combined ATP and WTA event founded in 1969 and played in Washington, D.C.

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Champion
def. Eddie Dibbs , 7-5 7-5
Dates
Jul 23 — Jul 29
Location
Washington, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 64

Jimmy Connors #1 CH 6-1 6-3
John Marks #125
Terry Rocavert #115 6-3 6-1
John Alexander #16 7-5 6-0
Terry Moor #59 6-4 7-5
Peter Fleming #38 6-1 7-5
Dick Stockton #14 6-4 6-4
John Yuill #142
Jose Higueras #21 6-4 6-3
Raul Ramirez #7 6-2 6-3
Van Winitsky #147 6-3 6-1
Victor Pecci #56 6-1 6-4
Arthur Ashe #22 CH 7-6 7-6
Ivan Molina #110 6-3 6-1
Eddie Dibbs #6 6-4 6-1
John Sadri #253
Ramiro Benavides #155 7-5 6-4
Ken Rosewall #18 CH 6-4 6-2
John James #117
Erick Iskersky #212 2-6 6-4 6-3
Wojtek Fibak #15 6-2 7-5
Dick Crealy #85 6-3 2-6 7-6
Phil Dent #33 7-6 3-6 6-2
Rick Fagel #127
Pat Dupre #55 6-4 6-4
Keith Richardson #119 5-7 6-0 6-0
John McEnroe #19 5-7 6-3 6-2
Robin Drysdale #71 6-7 6-4 6-3
Bruce Manson #152 4-6 6-1 6-4
Nick Saviano #48 6-4 6-4
Brian Gottfried #5 3-6 7-6 6-1

Round of 32

Jimmy Connors #1 CH 7-5 6-2
John Alexander #16 7-5 6-7 6-2
Dick Stockton #14 6-4 6-4
Raul Ramirez #7 7-6 6-3
Harold Solomon #12 CH 6-3 6-2
Arthur Ashe #22 CH 6-1 6-2
Eddie Dibbs #6 6-0 2-0 (ret.)
Ken Rosewall #18 CH 6-4 6-1
Wojtek Fibak #15 6-2 7-5
Phil Dent #33 7-6 6-3
Pat Dupre #55
John McEnroe #19 7-5 6-2
Jaime Fillol #23 6-4 1-6 6-1
Nick Saviano #48 7-6 3-6 7-5

Round of 16

Jimmy Connors #1 CH 6-1 6-0
Jose Higueras #21 6-2 6-1
Harold Solomon #12 CH 6-3 6-4
Arthur Ashe #22 CH
Eddie Dibbs #6 7-5 0-6 6-3
Ken Rosewall #18 CH
Wojtek Fibak #15 6-4 3-6 7-6
Phil Dent #33
Manuel Orantes #8 6-7 6-1 7-5
Jaime Fillol #23 7-5 5-7 6-3

Quarterfinals

Jose Higueras #21 6-4 6-4
Eddie Dibbs #6 6-1 4-6 6-0
Manuel Orantes #8 6-3 6-1

Semifinals

Jimmy Connors #1 CH 7-6 6-2
Eddie Dibbs #6 7-5 6-0

Final

Jimmy Connors #1 CH 7-5 7-5

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Washington Open.

Most Titles

Open Era singles titles.

  1. Andre Agassi 5 titles

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes.

  1. Andre Agassi 6 finals

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Andre Agassi 44 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Andre Agassi 17 appearances

Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.

Recent Finals

Recent Washington Open finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Taylor Fritz #8 7-6(2) 6-4 Rafael Jodar #15 H2H Match data 2026 Hard
Alex de Minaur #13 5-7 6-1 7-6(3) Alejandro Davidovich Fokina #26 H2H Match data 2025 Hard
Sebastian Korda #22 4-6 6-2 6-0 Flavio Cobolli #48 H2H Match data 2024 Hard
Daniel Evans #30 7-5 6-3 Tallon Griekspoor #37 H2H Match data 2023 Hard
Nick Kyrgios #63 6-4 6-3 Yoshihito Nishioka #96 H2H Match data 2022 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Washington Open held?
Washington Open is held in Washington, United States.
Who is the latest recorded Washington Open winner?
The 2026 Washington Open was won by Taylor Fritz, who defeated Rafael Jodar 7-6(2) 6-4.
Who has won the most Washington Open titles?
Andre Agassi has won 5 Washington Open titles, the most by any player.
What is the earliest recorded Washington Open edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Washington Open in TennisDB is 1969.
What surface is Washington Open played on?
Washington Open is played on clay courts.