ATP Johannesburg 1978 Draw, Results & Schedule

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Tim Gullikson won the 1978 Johannesburg, defeating Harold Solomon 2-6 7-6 7-6 6-7 6-4 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played on hard courts in Johannesburg, South Africa, from December 4 to December 10, 1978.

Champion
Tim Gullikson
def. Harold Solomon , 2-6 7-6 7-6 6-7 6-4
Dates
Dec 4 — Dec 10
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Dec 10, 1978* F Tim Gullikson 2-6 7-6 7-6 6-7 6-4 Harold Solomon #9 — Match data
SF (2)
Dec 9, 1978* SF Tim Gullikson 6-4 6-4 David Schneider #83 — Match data
Dec 9, 1978* SF Harold Solomon #9 7-6 4-6 7-5 Johan Kriek #28 H2H Match data
QF (4)
Dec 9, 1978* QF David Schneider #83 6-4 7-6 Peter Fleming #27 H2H Match data
Dec 9, 1978* QF Harold Solomon #9 6-3 7-6 Tom Gullikson — Match data
Dec 9, 1978* QF Tim Gullikson 6-3 6-2 Heinz Gunthardt #53 — Match data
Dec 9, 1978* QF Johan Kriek #28 6-1 2-6 6-2 Colin Dowdeswell #72 H2H Match data
R16 (8)
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Colin Dowdeswell #72 6-0 7-5 Gianni Ocleppo #93 H2H Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 David Schneider #83 6-3 6-4 Deon Joubert #54 H2H Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Johan Kriek #28 7-6 6-3 Raymond Moore #75 H2H Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Harold Solomon #9 6-4 6-4 Paul Kronk — Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Heinz Gunthardt #53 6-1 6-3 Onny Parun #141 H2H Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Tom Gullikson 6-2 7-6 Jorge Andrew #77 — Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Peter Fleming #27 6-7 6-4 6-2 John Yuill #142 H2H Match data
Dec 8, 1978* R16 Tim Gullikson 6-4 7-5 Bernie Mitton #62 — Match data
R32 (16)
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Raymond Moore #75 6-1 4-6 6-0 Frew Mcmillan #82 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Heinz Gunthardt #53 6-2 2-6 6-4 John James #100 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Gianni Ocleppo #93 6-4 3-6 6-2 Bob Hewitt #127 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Paul Kronk 7-6 6-0 Craig Venter — Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Tim Gullikson 6-4 6-7 6-4 Kevin Curren #89 — Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Johan Kriek #28 6-4 7-6 Andrew Pattison — Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Tom Gullikson 6-2 6-4 Jeff Borowiak #100 — Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Bernie Mitton #62 6-3 6-2 Schalk Van Der Merwe — Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Jorge Andrew #77 7-5 6-2 Mike Myburg #265 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Peter Fleming #27 7-5 6-4 Steve Denton H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Onny Parun #141 6-3 7-5 Cliff Richey #55 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 John Yuill #142 6-2 6-3 George Hardie #143 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Colin Dowdeswell #72 6-3 6-2 Eliot Teltscher #49 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Deon Joubert #54 7-5 2-6 6-3 Paul Avis #275 H2H Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 David Schneider #83 6-4 6-4 John Feaver — Match data
Dec 7, 1978* R32 Harold Solomon #9 7-5 7-6 Karl Meiler #96 H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Johannesburg held?
Johannesburg is held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Who won the most recent Johannesburg?
The 2011 Johannesburg was won by Kevin Anderson 4-6 6-3 6-2.
Who has won the most Johannesburg titles?
Jimmy Connors has won 2 Johannesburg titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Johannesburg played?
The first edition of Johannesburg was held in 1969.
What surface is Johannesburg played on?
Johannesburg is played on hard courts.