ATP Pepsi Grand Slam 1978 Draw & Results

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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 January 20–26 on clay courts in Pepsi Grand Slam.

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

Results

Match type

3 recorded singles 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 is the latest recorded Pepsi Grand Slam winner?
The 1978 Pepsi Grand Slam was won by Bjorn Borg, who defeated Jimmy Connors 7-6 3-6 6-1.
What is the earliest recorded Pepsi Grand Slam edition?
The earliest recorded edition of Pepsi Grand Slam in TennisDB is 1978.
What surface is Pepsi Grand Slam played on?
Pepsi Grand Slam is played on clay courts.