Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Brian Gottfried 1 final
ATP Houston Wct 1978 Draw & Results
CompletedBrian Gottfried won the 1978 Houston Wct, defeating Ilie Nastase 3-6 6-2 6-1 in the final. The ATP 250 event was played April 17–23 on clay courts in Houston, United States.
Full tournament history →Dates
Apr 17 — Apr 23
Location
Houston, United States
Category
ATP 250
Surface
Clay
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
Brian Gottfried
4-6 6-1 6-2
Terry Moor
6-0 6-4
Jeff Borowiak
7-5 6-3
Dick Stockton
6-3 6-0
Corrado Barazzutti
7-5 6-3
Tom Okker
6-1 6-0
Peter Fleming
4-6 6-2 6-2
Ilie Nastase
6-3 6-4
Paul Kronk
4-6 6-0 6-1
Jaime Fillol
3-6 6-2 6-4
Ove Bengtson
7-6 3-6 6-1
Zeljko Franulovic
4-6 6-0 6-2
Ken Rosewall
7-5 6-7 6-2
Harold Solomon
6-0 6-0
Nick Saviano
6-1 6-4
Round of 16
Brian Gottfried
6-4 6-2
Jeff Borowiak
7-5 6-4
Corrado Barazzutti
6-3 6-3
Hans Gildemeister
5-7 6-3 6-4
Ilie Nastase
6-2 6-2
Jaime Fillol
6-3 6-3
Zeljko Franulovic
6-3 7-5
Harold Solomon
6-3 6-1
Quarterfinals
Brian Gottfried
7-6 6-2
Corrado Barazzutti
6-3 6-3
Ilie Nastase
6-4 6-2
Zeljko Franulovic
0-6 6-3 6-4
Semifinals
Brian Gottfried
6-2 6-2
Ilie Nastase
6-2 4-6 6-1
Final
Brian Gottfried
3-6 6-2 6-1
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Houston Wct.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Brian Gottfried 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Adriano Panatta 1 appearance
View the full Houston Wct 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Gottfried | 3-6 6-2 6-1 | Ilie Nastase | H2H | Match data | 1978 | Clay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Houston Wct held?
- Houston Wct is held in Houston, United States.
- Who won the most recent Houston Wct?
- The 1978 Houston Wct was won by Brian Gottfried, who defeated Ilie Nastase 3-6 6-2 6-1.
- When was the first Houston Wct played?
- The first edition of Houston Wct was held in 1978.
- What surface is Houston Wct played on?
- Houston Wct is played on clay courts.