ATP Basel 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Guillermo Vilas won the 1978 Basel, defeating John McEnroe 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Basel, Switzerland, from October 24 to October 30, 1978.

Champion
def. John McEnroe , 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-4
Dates
Oct 24 — Oct 30
Location
Basel, Switzerland
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

Round of 16
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-2 3-6 6-3
Rolf Gehring #167 3-6 6-1 7-5
Wojtek Fibak #21 6-2 6-3
Mark Cox #60
Ulrich Pinner #40 2-6 6-2 6-3
John McEnroe #6 6-3 6-2
Heinz Gunthardt #64 1-6 7-6 6-3
Victor Amaya #38 6-1 6-2
Quarterfinals
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-2 6-7 7-6
Wojtek Fibak #21 6-4 6-3
John McEnroe #6 4-6 6-3 6-0
Victor Amaya #38 6-4 6-2
Semifinals
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-3 6-0
John McEnroe #6 6-3 6-2
Final
Guillermo Vilas #3 6-3 5-7 7-5 6-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Basel held?
Basel is held in Basel, Switzerland.
Who won the most recent Basel?
The 2025 Basel was won by Joao Fonseca 6-3 6-4.
Who has won the most Basel titles?
Roger Federer has won 10 Basel titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Basel played?
The first edition of Basel was held in 1975.
What surface is Basel played on?
Basel is played on hard courts.