ATP Newport 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Bernie Mitton won the 1978 Newport, defeating John James 6-1 3-6 7-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Newport, United States, from July 10 to July 16, 1978.

Champion
Bernie Mitton
def. John James , 6-1 3-6 7-6
Dates
Jul 10 — Jul 16
Location
Newport, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Jul 16, 1978* F Bernie Mitton #73 6-1 3-6 7-6 John James #100 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Jul 15, 1978* SF John James #100 7-6 6-3 Tom Gullikson — Match data
Jul 15, 1978* SF Bernie Mitton #73 6-3 6-0 Bob Giltinan #63 H2H Match data
QF (3)
Jul 15, 1978* QF Bernie Mitton #73 6-4 6-4 Arthur Ashe #22 H2H Match data
Jul 15, 1978* QF Bob Giltinan #63 6-4 6-3 Russell Simpson #109 H2H Match data
Jul 15, 1978* QF John James #100 6-2 6-2 Tim Wilkison #120 H2H Match data
R16 (7)
Jul 14, 1978* R16 John James #100 6-3 2-6 7-6 Victor Amaya #44 H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1978* R16 Tim Wilkison #120 7-5 6-2 Steve Docherty #86 H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1978* R16 Bernie Mitton #73 6-3 2-6 6-3 Robin Drysdale #71 H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1978* R16 Arthur Ashe #22 7-5 6-2 Manuel Santana #352 H2H Match data
Jul 14, 1978* R16 Bob Giltinan #63 6-1 6-2 John Austin — Match data
Jul 14, 1978* R16 Tom Gullikson 7-6 6-2 Mike Machette #155 — Match data
Jul 14, 1978* R16 Russell Simpson #109 6-3 6-4 Hank Pfister #35 H2H Match data
R32 (15)
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Bob Giltinan #63 6-4 6-1 Jay Royappa #352 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Steve Docherty #86 4-6 6-1 6-2 Joel Bailey #241 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Dick Bohrnstedt 6-3 7-5 Scott Carnahan #226 — Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Manuel Santana #352 6-7 6-3 6-3 Woody Blocher #156 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Mike Machette #155 6-1 6-4 Rod Frawley #197 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Robin Drysdale #71 6-1 6-4 Bhanu Nunna #322 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 John James #100 6-2 6-1 Sashi Menon #175 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Arthur Ashe #22 6-2 6-4 Chris Dunk #205 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Bernie Mitton #73 7-5 7-6 Brian Teacher #57 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Hank Pfister #35 6-2 6-3 Peter Pearson #187 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Tim Gullikson 7-5 6-2 John Marks #180 — Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Russell Simpson #109 6-4 6-4 Rick Fisher #113 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Victor Amaya #44 6-3 6-4 Matt Mitchell #192 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Tim Wilkison #120 6-4 4-6 6-4 Colin Dibley #47 H2H Match data
Jul 13, 1978* R32 Tom Gullikson 6-3 6-1 Tom Mott #352 — Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport held?
Newport is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport?
The 2024 Newport was won by Marcos Giron 6-7(4) 6-3 7-5.
Who has won the most Newport titles?
John Isner has won 4 Newport titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Newport played?
The first edition of Newport was held in 1969.
What surface is Newport played on?
Newport is played on grass courts.