ATP Johannesburg 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Cliff Richey won the 1978 Johannesburg, defeating Colin Dowdeswell 6-2 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from April 3 to April 9, 1978.

Champion
Cliff Richey
def. Colin Dowdeswell , 6-2 6-4
Dates
Apr 3 — Apr 9
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Round of 32
Cliff Richey #66 6-3 6-1
Frank Gebert #99
Andrew Pattison 6-1 6-2
Brian Fairlie #97
Frew Mcmillan #71 6-4 3-6 7-6
Peter Fleming #30
Ion Tiriac #84 6-2 6-4
Byron Bertram #67
Bernie Mitton #84 6-4 6-3
Georges Goven #86
Hank Pfister #34 6-1 6-0
George Rudman #258
Yannick Noah #298 7-5 6-3
Geoff Masters #73
Paul Avis #179 6-4 6-1
Heinz Gunthardt #59
Colin Dowdeswell #97 2-6 6-7 6-4
Ross Case #75
Pascal Portes #352 6-2 6-7 6-3
Robin Drysdale #64
Colin Dibley #42 6-7 5-7
George Hardie #92
Roger Taylor #108 6-3 6-1
F. Briscoe
Guillermo Vilas #2 7-5 3-6 7-5
John Yuill #96
Patrice Dominguez #88 6-3 3-6 6-4
Jurgen Fassbender #68
Eric Deblicker #83 6-1 7-6
Patrick Proisy #51
Andre Zietsmann 2-6 6-4 7-5
Richard Lewis #93
Round of 16
Cliff Richey #66 6-4 5-7 6-4
Andrew Pattison
Frew Mcmillan #71 6-2 6-2
Ion Tiriac #84
Bernie Mitton #84 7-6 6-4
Hank Pfister #34
Yannick Noah #298 7-6 6-2
Paul Avis #179
Colin Dowdeswell #97 6-4 5-7 7-5
Pascal Portes #352
Colin Dibley #42 4-6 6-2 7-5
Roger Taylor #108
Guillermo Vilas #2 6-4 6-2
Patrice Dominguez #88
Eric Deblicker #83 6-3 6-7 6-3
Andre Zietsmann
Quarterfinals
Cliff Richey #66 5-7 6-4 6-3
Frew Mcmillan #71
Bernie Mitton #84 6-2 6-3
Yannick Noah #298
Colin Dowdeswell #97 7-5 6-3
Colin Dibley #42
Guillermo Vilas #2 6-3 6-4
Eric Deblicker #83
Semifinals
Cliff Richey #66 6-2 7-5
Bernie Mitton #84
Colin Dowdeswell #97 6-1 6-7 6-4
Guillermo Vilas #2
Final
Cliff Richey #66 6-2 6-4
Colin Dowdeswell #97

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johannesburg held?
Johannesburg is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Johannesburg?
The 2011 Johannesburg was won by Kevin Anderson 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Who has won the most Johannesburg titles?
Jimmy Connors has won 2 Johannesburg titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Johannesburg played?
The first edition of Johannesburg was held in 1969.
What surface is Johannesburg played on?
Johannesburg is played on hard courts.