Newport tournament history

Explore the recorded Newport final from 1978. Compare winners, runners-up, scores, surfaces, categories, and available match records.

Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Recorded outcomes
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First recorded
1978
Latest recorded
1978
Latest champion

Record Book

Career Leaders

Champion Records

Youngest & Oldest Champions

Age at the start of the tournament.

  1. Bernie Mitton 23.7 years
    Youngest · 1978
  2. Bernie Mitton 23.7 years
    Oldest · 1978

Lowest-Ranked Champion

Entering singles ranking.

  1. 1 Bernie Mitton No. 75
    1978

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

Tournament Outcomes by Season

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataCategorySurface
1978 Bernie Mitton #73 6-1 3-6 7-6 John James H2H Match data ATP 250 Grass

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.