ATP Colombus 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Arthur Ashe won the 1978 Colombus, defeating Bob Lutz 6-3 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in Colombus, from August 7 to August 13, 1978.

Champion
Arthur Ashe
def. Bob Lutz , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Aug 7 — Aug 13
Location
Colombus
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Aug 13, 1978* F Arthur Ashe #22 6-3 6-4 Bob Lutz — Match data
SF (2)
Aug 12, 1978* SF Bob Lutz 6-1 6-3 Brian Gottfried #6 — Match data
Aug 12, 1978* SF Arthur Ashe #22 7-6 6-2 Eliot Teltscher #76 H2H Match data
QF (4)
Aug 12, 1978* QF Brian Gottfried #6 7-5 6-2 Francisco Gonzalez #53 H2H Match data
Aug 12, 1978* QF Bob Lutz 7-5 6-3 Ivan Molina #110 — Match data
Aug 12, 1978* QF Arthur Ashe #22 6-3 7-6 Peter Fleming #35 H2H Match data
Aug 12, 1978* QF Eliot Teltscher #76 6-4 5-7 6-0 Tom Gullikson — Match data
R16 (8)
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Tom Gullikson 6-3 6-1 Christophe Freyss #102 — Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Ivan Molina #110 6-2 6-4 Tim Gullikson — Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Bob Lutz 6-4 5-7 6-1 Tim Garcia #355 — Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Brian Gottfried #6 6-2 4-6 6-2 Terry Rocavert #115 H2H Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Francisco Gonzalez #53 5-7 6-0 7-6 Robin Drysdale #88 H2H Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Eliot Teltscher #76 7-6 4-6 6-1 Van Winitsky #147 H2H Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Arthur Ashe #22 6-3 6-2 Erick Iskersky #212 H2H Match data
Aug 11, 1978* R16 Peter Fleming #35 6-1 6-2 Greg Halder #136 H2H Match data
R32 (16)
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Robin Drysdale #88 6-4 6-3 Marcello Lara #97 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Brian Gottfried #6 6-4 6-3 Bernard Fritz #144 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Francisco Gonzalez #53 7-6 5-7 6-1 John Yuill #142 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Arthur Ashe #22 6-2 6-2 Larry Gottfried #207 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Erick Iskersky #212 6-1 6-4 Peter Mcnamara — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Christophe Freyss #102 6-2 6-3 Fred Mcnair — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Ivan Molina #110 6-1 6-1 Paul Kronk — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Terry Rocavert #115 6-7 6-4 6-4 Lito Alvarez — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Eliot Teltscher #76 6-3 6-3 Raymond Moore #71 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3 Colin Dibley #59 — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Tim Gullikson 6-4 7-6 John Marks #125 — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Tom Gullikson 6-1 6-3 Bob Giltinan #46 — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Van Winitsky #147 2-6 7-6 6-4 Raul Ramirez #7 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Tim Garcia #355 6-2 4-6 6-2 Cliff Letcher — Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Peter Fleming #35 6-2 6-3 Deon Joubert #58 H2H Match data
Aug 10, 1978* R32 Greg Halder #136 6-2 6-0 Sashi Menon #157 H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Arthur Ashe 1
Bob Lutz 1
Brian Gottfried 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1980 Hard Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3 Terry Rocavert — Match data
1979 Clay Brian Gottfried 6-3 6-0 Eddie Dibbs H2H Match data
1978 Clay Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-4 Bob Lutz — Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Colombus held?
Colombus is held in Colombus.
Who won the most recent Colombus?
The 1980 Colombus was won by Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Colombus titles?
Arthur Ashe has won 1 Colombus title, the most by any player.
When was the first Colombus played?
The first edition of Colombus was held in 1978.
What surface is Colombus played on?
Colombus is played on clay courts.