ATP Newport 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule
Full tournament history →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.
Dates
Jul 10 — Jul 16
Location
Newport, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Grass
Prize money
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Round of 32
Bernie Mitton
7-5 7-6
Robin Drysdale
6-1 6-4
Arthur Ashe
6-2 6-4
Manuel Santana
6-7 6-3 6-3
Bob Giltinan
6-4 6-1
BYE
Russell Simpson
6-4 6-4
Hank Pfister
6-2 6-3
John James
6-2 6-1
Victor Amaya
6-3 6-4
Tim Wilkison
6-4 4-6 6-4
Steve Docherty
4-6 6-1 6-2
Round of 16
Bernie Mitton
6-3 2-6 6-3
Arthur Ashe
7-5 6-2
Bob Giltinan
6-1 6-2
Russell Simpson
6-3 6-4
John James
6-3 2-6 7-6
Tim Wilkison
7-5 6-2
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Bernie Mitton
6-3 6-0
John James
7-6 6-3
Final
Bernie Mitton
6-1 3-6 7-6
Most Titles
| Player | Titles |
|---|---|
| John Isner | 4 |
| Greg Rusedski | 3 |
| Vijay Amritraj | 3 |
| Bryan Shelton | 2 |
| Fabrice Santoro | 2 |
Recent Finals
| Season | Surface | Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Grass | Marcos Giron | 6-7(4) 6-3 7-5 | Alex Michelsen | H2H | Match data |
| 2023 | Grass | Adrian Mannarino | 6-2 6-4 | Alex Michelsen | H2H | Match data |
| 2022 | Grass | Maxime Cressy | 2-6 6-3 7-6(3) | Alexander Bublik | H2H | Match data |
| 2021 | Grass | Kevin Anderson | 7-6(8) 6-4 | Jenson Brooksby | H2H | Match data |
| 2019 | Grass | John Isner | 7-6(2) 6-3 | Alexander Bublik | H2H | Match data |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Newport held?
- Newport is held in Newport, United States.
- Who won the most recent Newport?
- The 2024 Newport was won by Marcos Giron 6-7(4) 6-3 7-5.
- Who has won the most Newport titles?
- John Isner has won 4 Newport titles, the most by any player.
- When was the first Newport played?
- The first edition of Newport was held in 1969.
- What surface is Newport played on?
- Newport is played on grass courts.