ATP Birmingham 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Jimmy Connors won the 1978 Birmingham, defeating Raul Ramirez 6-3 6-1 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from June 18 to June 24, 1978. The match log contains 60 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Raul Ramirez , 6-3 6-1 6-2
Dates
Jun 18 — Jun 24
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

Round of 64

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Roscoe Tanner #11 6-2 7-5
Victor Amaya #45 6-2 2-6 7-5
Victor Pecci #52 6-4 6-2
John Marks 8-6 4-6 6-2
Jaime Fillol #24 6-3 7-5
Belus Prajoux #99 8-6 1-6 6-1
Sashi Menon 6-1 3-6 6-2
Hank Pfister #38 6-1 5-7 6-4
Carlos Kirmayr #97 6-3 4-6 6-4
Bernie Mitton #72 6-2 5-7 6-2
Terry Moor #56 6-3 6-4
Phil Dent #28 6-3 6-4
Pat Dupre #49
Nick Saviano #55 6-8 6-2 6-3

Round of 32

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John Newcombe #18 4-6 9-8 6-4
Victor Pecci #52 6-4 6-3
Tom Gullikson 8-9 6-2 7-5
Brian Gottfried #5 6-2 6-4
Hank Pfister #38 6-4 6-2
Bernie Mitton #72 4-6 6-2 6-2
Phil Dent #28 (w/o)

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Jimmy Connors #1 7-5 9-8
Raul Ramirez #7 6-2 5-7 6-3

Final

Jimmy Connors #1 6-3 6-1 6-2

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Birmingham.

Most Finals

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

  1. Jimmy Connors 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Jimmy Connors 6 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Andrew Jarrett 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Birmingham finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Jimmy Connors #1 6-3 6-1 6-2 Raul Ramirez #7 H2H Match data 1978 Grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birmingham held?
Birmingham is held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Birmingham?
The 1978 Birmingham was won by Jimmy Connors, who defeated Raul Ramirez 6-3 6-1 6-2.
When was the first Birmingham played?
The first edition of Birmingham was held in 1978.
What surface is Birmingham played on?
Birmingham is played on grass courts.