The 1978 Mexico City WCT was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts in Mexico City, Mexico. The event was part of the World Championship Tennis series of tournaments that were incorporated into the 1978 Grand Prix circuit. It was the third edition of the tournament and was held from 30 January until 5 February 1978. First-seeded Raúl Ramírez won the singles title, his second at the event after 1976.

1978 Mexico City WCT
Date30 January – 5 February
Edition3rd
CategoryGrand Prix (WCT)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$50,000
SurfaceCarpet (indoors)
LocationMexico City, Mexico
Champions
Singles
Mexico Raúl Ramírez[1]
Doubles
India Sashi Menon / United States Gene Mayer[2]
← 1977 · Mexico City WCT · 1982 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Raúl Ramírez defeated   Pat DuPré, 6–4, 6–1

  • It was Ramírez' 1st singles title of the year and the 14th of his career.

Doubles

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  Sashi Menon /   Gene Mayer defeated   Marcello Lara /   Raúl Ramírez, 6–3, 7–6

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Mexico City WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1978 Mexico City WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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