ATP Colombus 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Arthur Ashe won the 1978 Colombus, defeating Bob Lutz 6-3 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in Colombus, from August 7 to August 13, 1978.

Champion
def. Bob Lutz , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Aug 7 — Aug 13
Location
Colombus
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money
Round of 32
Arthur Ashe #22 6-2 6-2
Peter Fleming #35 6-2 6-3
Greg Halder #136 6-2 6-0
Eliot Teltscher #76 6-3 6-3
Van Winitsky #147 2-6 7-6 6-4
Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3
Tim Garcia #355 6-2 4-6 6-2
Ivan Molina #110 6-1 6-1
Tim Gullikson 6-4 7-6
John Marks #125
Brian Gottfried #6 6-4 6-3
Terry Rocavert #115 6-7 6-4 6-4
Francisco Gonzalez #53 7-6 5-7 6-1
John Yuill #142
Robin Drysdale #88 6-4 6-3
Round of 16
Arthur Ashe #22 6-3 6-2
Peter Fleming #35 6-1 6-2
Eliot Teltscher #76 7-6 4-6 6-1
Bob Lutz 6-4 5-7 6-1
Tim Garcia #355
Ivan Molina #110 6-2 6-4
Brian Gottfried #6 6-2 4-6 6-2
Francisco Gonzalez #53 5-7 6-0 7-6
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Final
Arthur Ashe #22 6-3 6-4

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Arthur Ashe 1
Bob Lutz 1
Brian Gottfried 1

Recent Finals

SeasonSurfaceWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch
1980 Hard Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3 Terry Rocavert Match data
1979 Clay Brian Gottfried 6-3 6-0 Eddie Dibbs H2H Match data
1978 Clay Arthur Ashe 6-3 6-4 Bob Lutz Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Colombus held?
Colombus is held in Colombus.
Who won the most recent Colombus?
The 1980 Colombus was won by Bob Lutz 6-4 6-3.
Who has won the most Colombus titles?
Arthur Ashe has won 1 Colombus title, the most by any player.
When was the first Colombus played?
The first edition of Colombus was held in 1978.
What surface is Colombus played on?
Colombus is played on clay courts.