ATP Louisville 1978 Draw & Results

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Harold Solomon won the 1978 Louisville, defeating John Alexander 6-2 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played July 30–August 5 on clay courts in Louisville, United States.

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Champion
def. John Alexander , 6-2 6-2
Dates
Jul 30 — Aug 5
Location
Louisville, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Round of 16

Harold Solomon #12 6-3 6-2
Phil Dent #31
Manuel Orantes #7 6-2 6-2
Wojtek Fibak #18 2-6 7-5 6-3
Brian Gottfried #6 6-3 6-4
John Alexander #21 6-7 6-2 6-4
Patricio Cornejo #90 6-3 6-7 6-2
Eddie Dibbs #5 6-3 6-4
Nick Saviano #49 6-7 7-6 6-4

Quarterfinals

Harold Solomon #12 2-6 6-4 6-4
Wojtek Fibak #18 7-6 6-1
Eddie Dibbs #5 6-2 7-5

Semifinals

Harold Solomon #12 6-2 6-4
John Alexander #21 4-6 7-6 6-0

Final

Harold Solomon #12 6-2 6-2

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Louisville.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Harold Solomon 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Alvaro Betancur 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Louisville finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Harold Solomon #12 6-2 6-2 John Alexander #21 H2H Match data 1978 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Louisville held?
Louisville is held in Louisville, United States.
Who won the most recent Louisville?
The 1978 Louisville was won by Harold Solomon, who defeated John Alexander 6-2 6-2.
When was the first Louisville played?
The first edition of Louisville was held in 1978.
What surface is Louisville played on?
Louisville is played on clay courts.