The 1978 Fairfield Bay Classic, also known as the Arkansas International, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor hardcourts at Burns Park in North Little Rock, Arkansas in the United States that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit. It was the fifth edition of the event and was held from January 30 through February 5, 1978. First-seeded Dick Stockton won the singles title and earned $10,000 first-prize money.[3][4]
| 1978 Fairfield Bay Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 30 – February 5 |
| Edition | 5th |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 32S / 16D |
| Prize money | $50,000 |
| Surface | Hard / indoor |
| Location | North Little Rock, AR, US |
| Venue | Burns Park |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 Dick Stockton[1] | |
| Doubles | |
 Colin Dibley / Geoff Masters[2] | |
Finals
editSingles
edit Dick Stockton defeated Hank Pfister 6–4, 3–5, retired
- It was Stockton's 1st singles title of the year and the 8th and last of his career.
Doubles
edit Colin Dibley / Geoff Masters defeated Tim Gullikson / Tom Gullikson 7–6, 6–3
References
edit- ^ "1978 Little Rock – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
- ^ "1978 Little Rock – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
- ^ "Stockton best in Little Rock". The Shreveport Times. February 6, 1978. p. B1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 118. ISBN 978-0354090681.