ATP Wembley 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

John McEnroe won the 1978 Wembley, defeating Tim Gullikson 6-7 6-4 7-6 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on carpet courts in Wembley, United Kingdom, from November 14 to November 20, 1978. The match log contains 30 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Tim Gullikson , 6-7 6-4 7-6 6-2
Dates
Nov 14 — Nov 20
Location
Wembley, United Kingdom
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

Round of 32

Tom Okker #45 6-1 6-3
Ilie Nastase #13 6-3 6-4
Dick Stockton #20 6-1 6-4
Roscoe Tanner #9 6-3 6-7 9-7
Adriano Panatta #26 6-1 4-6 7-5
Eddie Dibbs #5 6-3 6-0
Tim Gullikson 6-7 7-6 6-2
Sandy Mayer #14 6-2 7-6
Mark Cox #64 6-2 6-4
Arthur Ashe #16 2-6 7-6 6-3

Round of 16

John McEnroe #6 6-2 6-3
Tom Okker #45
Corrado Barazzutti #10 6-3 6-7 6-3
Dick Stockton #20 6-3 6-4
Adriano Panatta #26 6-1 6-3
Sandy Mayer #14 6-1 7-5
Mark Cox #64
Arthur Ashe #16 2-6 6-4 6-1
Stan Smith 6-4 3-6 6-3

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

John McEnroe #5 6-7 6-4 7-6 6-2

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Wembley.

Most Finals

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

  1. John McEnroe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. John McEnroe 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Adriano Panatta 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Wembley finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
John McEnroe #5 6-7 6-4 7-6 6-2 Tim Gullikson Match data 1978 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wembley held?
Wembley is held in Wembley, United Kingdom.
Who won the most recent Wembley?
The 1978 Wembley was won by John McEnroe, who defeated Tim Gullikson 6-7 6-4 7-6 6-2.
When was the first Wembley played?
The first edition of Wembley was held in 1978.
What surface is Wembley played on?
Wembley is played on carpet courts.