ATP Dutch Open 1978 Draw & Results

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Balazs Taroczy won the 1978 Dutch Open, defeating Tom Okker 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played July 24–30 on clay courts in Hilversum, Netherlands.

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Champion
def. Tom Okker , 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-4
Dates
Jul 24 — Jul 30
Location
Hilversum, Netherlands
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 32

Balazs Taroczy #32 CH 3-6 7-5 6-1
Leo Palin #386 6-1 6-4
Ulrich Pinner #75 6-2 7-5
Bob Carmichael #182 6-4 5-7 6-2
Rolf Thung #429
Antonio Munoz #165 6-3 6-1
Tom Okker #54 3× CH 6-3 6-2
Wouter Fok 7-5 4-6 6-2
Peter Elter #171 7-5 6-1
Mark Edmondson #168 7-5 6-1
Patrick Proisy #46 DEF 6-0 2-6 6-2
Brad Drewett #228 6-4 7-5
Rick Fagel #127

Round of 16

Balazs Taroczy #32 CH 7-5 6-1
Leo Palin #386
Ulrich Pinner #75 6-2 6-1
David Carter #110 6-4 2-6 6-3
Tom Okker #54 3× CH 6-4 6-1
Buster C Mottram #17 6-3 6-0
Ray Kelly #290
Peter Elter #171 6-3 6-2
Patrick Proisy #46 DEF 6-2 3-6 6-3

Quarterfinals

Balazs Taroczy #32 CH 6-1 6-2
Corrado Barazzutti #9 6-3 3-6 6-0
Tom Okker #54 3× CH 7-6 7-5
Peter Elter #171 6-3 1-6 7-5
Patrick Proisy #46 DEF

Semifinals

Balazs Taroczy #32 CH 6-3 6-2 6-0
Tom Okker #54 3× CH 6-4 6-1 6-4

Final

Balazs Taroczy #32 CH 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-4
Tom Okker #54 3× CH

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Dutch Open.

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Balazs Taroczy 34 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match.

  1. Paul Haarhuis 11 appearances

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

Recent Finals

Recent Dutch Open finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Albert Montanes #63 1-6 7-5 6-3 Steve Darcis #56 H2H Match data 2008 Clay
Steve Darcis #297 6-1 7-6(1) Werner Eschauer #66 H2H Match data 2007 Clay
Novak Djokovic #36 7-6(5) 6-4 Nicolas Massu #37 H2H Match data 2006 Clay
Fernando Gonzalez #21 7-5 6-3 Agustin Calleri #94 H2H Match data 2005 Clay
Martin Verkerk #53 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 Fernando Gonzalez #21 H2H Match data 2004 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dutch Open held?
Dutch Open is held in Hilversum, Netherlands.
Who is the latest recorded Dutch Open winner?
The 2008 Dutch Open was won by Albert Montanes, who defeated Steve Darcis 1-6 7-5 6-3.
Who has won the most Dutch Open titles?
Balazs Taroczy has won 6 Dutch Open titles, the most by any player in the Open Era (since 1968).
When was the first Dutch Open played?
The first edition of Dutch Open was held in 1957.
What surface is Dutch Open played on?
Dutch Open is played on clay courts.