ATP Atlanta 1978 Draw & Results

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Stan Smith won the 1978 Atlanta after Eliot Teltscher retired in the final (4-6 6-1 2-1 (ret.)). The ATP 250 event was played August 21–27 on hard courts in Atlanta, United States.

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Champion
def. Eliot Teltscher , 4-6 6-1 2-1 (ret.)
Dates
Aug 21 — Aug 27
Location
Atlanta, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Stan Smith 7-6 7-6
Eliot Teltscher #50 6-4 6-4

Final

Stan Smith 4-6 6-1 2-1 (ret.)

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Atlanta.

Most Finals

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

  1. Eliot Teltscher 1 final

Most Appearances

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

  1. Alvin Gardiner 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Atlanta finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Stan Smith 4-6 6-1 2-1 (ret.) Eliot Teltscher #50 H2H Match data 1978 Hard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Atlanta held?
Atlanta is held in Atlanta, United States.
Who won the most recent Atlanta?
The 1978 Atlanta was won by Stan Smith, who defeated Eliot Teltscher 4-6 6-1 2-1 RET.
When was the first Atlanta played?
The first edition of Atlanta was held in 1978.
What surface is Atlanta played on?
Atlanta is played on hard courts.