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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Round of 32
Tim Gullikson 6-4 6-7 6-4
Kevin Curren #89
Bernie Mitton #62 6-3 6-2
Schalk Van Der Merwe
Heinz Gunthardt #53 6-2 2-6 6-4
John James #100
Onny Parun #141 6-3 7-5
Cliff Richey #55
David Schneider #83 6-4 6-4
John Feaver
Deon Joubert #54 7-5 2-6 6-3
Paul Avis #275
Peter Fleming #27 7-5 6-4
Steve Denton
John Yuill #142 6-2 6-3
George Hardie #143
Harold Solomon #9 7-5 7-6
Karl Meiler #96
Paul Kronk 7-6 6-0
Craig Venter
Tom Gullikson 6-2 6-4
Jeff Borowiak #100
Jorge Andrew #77 7-5 6-2
Mike Myburg #265
Johan Kriek #28 6-4 7-6
Andrew Pattison
Raymond Moore #75 6-1 4-6 6-0
Frew Mcmillan #82
Colin Dowdeswell #72 6-3 6-2
Eliot Teltscher #49
Gianni Ocleppo #93 6-4 3-6 6-2
Bob Hewitt #127
Round of 16
Tim Gullikson 6-4 7-5
Bernie Mitton #62
Heinz Gunthardt #53 6-1 6-3
Onny Parun #141
David Schneider #83 6-3 6-4
Deon Joubert #54
Peter Fleming #27 6-7 6-4 6-2
John Yuill #142
Harold Solomon #9 6-4 6-4
Paul Kronk
Tom Gullikson 6-2 7-6
Jorge Andrew #77
Johan Kriek #28 7-6 6-3
Raymond Moore #75
Colin Dowdeswell #72 6-0 7-5
Gianni Ocleppo #93
Quarterfinals
Tim Gullikson 6-3 6-2
Heinz Gunthardt #53
David Schneider #83 6-4 7-6
Peter Fleming #27
Harold Solomon #9 6-3 7-6
Tom Gullikson
Johan Kriek #28 6-1 2-6 6-2
Colin Dowdeswell #72
Semifinals
Tim Gullikson 6-4 6-4
David Schneider #83
Harold Solomon #9 7-6 4-6 7-5
Johan Kriek #28
Final
Tim Gullikson 2-6 7-6 7-6 6-7 6-4
Harold Solomon #9

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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.