ATP Newport 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

Bernie Mitton won the 1978 Newport, defeating John James 6-1 3-6 7-6 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on grass courts in Newport, United States, from July 10 to July 16, 1978. The match log contains 28 recorded singles results for this edition.

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Champion
Bernie Mitton
def. John James , 6-1 3-6 7-6
Dates
Jul 10 — Jul 16
Location
Newport, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Newport 1978 match log
WinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch DataDateRound
F (1)
Bernie Mitton #73 6-1 3-6 7-6 John James H2H Match data Jul 16, 1978* F
SF (2)
John James 7-6 6-3 Tom Gullikson — Match data Jul 15, 1978* SF
Bernie Mitton #73 6-3 6-0 Bob Giltinan #63 H2H Match data Jul 15, 1978* SF
QF (3)
Bernie Mitton #73 6-4 6-4 Arthur Ashe #22 H2H Match data Jul 15, 1978* QF
Bob Giltinan #63 6-4 6-3 Russell Simpson H2H Match data Jul 15, 1978* QF
John James 6-2 6-2 Tim Wilkison H2H Match data Jul 15, 1978* QF
R16 (7)
John James 6-3 2-6 7-6 Victor Amaya #44 H2H Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16
Tim Wilkison 7-5 6-2 Steve Docherty #86 H2H Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16
Bernie Mitton #73 6-3 2-6 6-3 Robin Drysdale #71 H2H Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16
Arthur Ashe #22 7-5 6-2 Manuel Santana H2H Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16
Bob Giltinan #63 6-1 6-2 John Austin — Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16
Tom Gullikson 7-6 6-2 Mike Machette — Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16
Russell Simpson 6-3 6-4 Hank Pfister #35 H2H Match data Jul 14, 1978* R16 Upset: winner had a 12 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
R32 (15)
Bob Giltinan #63 6-4 6-1 Jay Royappa H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Steve Docherty #86 4-6 6-1 6-2 Joel Bailey H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Dick R Bohrnstedt 6-3 7-5 Scott Carnahan — Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Manuel Santana 6-7 6-3 6-3 Woody Blocher H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Mike Machette 6-1 6-4 Rod Frawley H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Robin Drysdale #71 6-1 6-4 Bhanu Nunna H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
John James 6-2 6-1 Sashi Menon H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Arthur Ashe #22 6-2 6-4 Chris Dunk H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Bernie Mitton #73 7-5 7-6 Brian Teacher #57 H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Hank Pfister #35 6-2 6-3 Peter Pearson H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Tim Gullikson 7-5 6-2 John Marks — Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Russell Simpson 6-4 6-4 Rick Fisher H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Victor Amaya #44 6-3 6-4 Matt Mitchell H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32
Tim Wilkison 6-4 4-6 6-4 Colin Dibley #47 H2H Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32 Upset: winner had a 13 percent pre-match Elo win probability.
Tom Gullikson 6-3 6-1 Tom Mott — Match data Jul 13, 1978* R32

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for Newport.

Most Finals

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

  1. Bernie Mitton 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Bernie Mitton 5 wins

Most Appearances

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

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent Newport finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Bernie Mitton #73 6-1 3-6 7-6 John James H2H Match data 1978 Grass

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Related Tournaments

Other ATP 250 tournaments in 1978

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Newport held?
Newport is held in Newport, United States.
Who won the most recent Newport?
The 1978 Newport was won by Bernie Mitton, who defeated John James 6-1 3-6 7-6.
When was the first Newport played?
The first edition of Newport was held in 1978.
What surface is Newport played on?
Newport is played on grass courts.