ATP Pepsi Grand Slam 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Bjorn Borg won the 1978 Pepsi Grand Slam, defeating Jimmy Connors 7-6 3-6 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on clay courts in Pepsi Grand Slam, from January 20 to January 26, 1978. The match log contains 3 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
def. Jimmy Connors , 7-6 3-6 6-1
Dates
Jan 20 — Jan 26
Location
Pepsi Grand Slam
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
Prize money

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

Results

Pepsi Grand Slam 1978 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Bjorn Borg #3 7-6 3-6 6-1 Jimmy Connors #1 H2H Match data Jan 26, 1978* F
SF (2)
Bjorn Borg #3 6-2 6-4 Brian Gottfried #5 H2H Match data Jan 25, 1978* SF
Jimmy Connors #1 6-2 6-4 Vitas Gerulaitis #4 H2H Match data Jan 25, 1978* SF

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Pepsi Grand Slam.

Most Finals

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

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Bjorn Borg 2 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 4 players share this record.

  1. Bjorn Borg 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Pepsi Grand Slam finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Bjorn Borg #3 7-6 3-6 6-1 Jimmy Connors #1 H2H Match data 1978 Clay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pepsi Grand Slam held?
Pepsi Grand Slam is held in Pepsi Grand Slam.
Who won the most recent Pepsi Grand Slam?
The 1978 Pepsi Grand Slam was won by Bjorn Borg, who defeated Jimmy Connors 7-6 3-6 6-1.
When was the first Pepsi Grand Slam played?
The first edition of Pepsi Grand Slam was held in 1978.
What surface is Pepsi Grand Slam played on?
Pepsi Grand Slam is played on clay courts.