ATP Guadalajara 1978 Draw & Results

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Gene Mayer won the 1978 Guadalajara, defeating John Newcombe 6-3 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 16–22 on clay courts in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Champion
def. John Newcombe , 6-3 6-4
Dates
Apr 16 — Apr 22
Location
Guadalajara, Mexico
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

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

Results

Match type

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Gene Mayer #65 6-2 6-2
Sandy Mayer #9 3-6 7-6 6-4
Ricardo Ycaza #89 6-2 6-3

Semifinals

Gene Mayer #65 6-4 6-4
John Newcombe #21 3-6 7-6 7-6

Final

Gene Mayer #65 6-3 6-4

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Guadalajara.

Most Finals

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

  1. Gene Mayer 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Gene Mayer 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Bill Lloyd 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Guadalajara finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Gene Mayer #65 6-3 6-4 John Newcombe #21 H2H Match data 1978 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Guadalajara held?
Guadalajara is held in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Who won the most recent Guadalajara?
The 1978 Guadalajara was won by Gene Mayer, who defeated John Newcombe 6-3 6-4.
When was the first Guadalajara played?
The first edition of Guadalajara was held in 1978.
What surface is Guadalajara played on?
Guadalajara is played on clay courts.