ATP San Jose 1978 Draw & Results

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Arthur Ashe won the 1978 San Jose, defeating Bernie Mitton 6-7 6-1 6-2 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 17–23 on carpet courts in San Jose, United States.

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Champion
def. Bernie Mitton , 6-7 6-1 6-2
Dates
Apr 17 — Apr 23
Location
San Jose, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Carpet
Prize money

Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.

Results

Match type

Round of 16

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Arthur Ashe #37 6-4 5-7 7-6
Bernie Mitton #96 1-6 6-4 6-4

Final

Arthur Ashe #37 6-7 6-1 6-2

Tournament Records

The leading Open Era records for San Jose.

Most Finals

Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.

  1. Arthur Ashe 1 final

Most Match Wins

Recorded main-draw match wins.

  1. Arthur Ashe 5 wins

Most Appearances

Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.

  1. Alvaro Fillol 1 appearance

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

Recent Finals

Recent San Jose finals
WinnerScoreRunner-upH2HMatch DataSeasonSurface
Arthur Ashe #37 6-7 6-1 6-2 Bernie Mitton #96 H2H Match data 1978 Carpet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is San Jose held?
San Jose is held in San Jose, United States.
Who won the most recent San Jose?
The 1978 San Jose was won by Arthur Ashe, who defeated Bernie Mitton 6-7 6-1 6-2.
When was the first San Jose played?
The first edition of San Jose was held in 1978.
What surface is San Jose played on?
San Jose is played on carpet courts.