Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Bernie Mitton 1 final
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.
Full tournament history →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
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
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Newport.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Bernie Mitton 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Arthur Ashe 1 appearance
View the full Newport record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie Mitton | 6-1 3-6 7-6 | John James | H2H | Match data | 1978 | Grass |
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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 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.