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 | |
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Date | 30 January – 5 February |
Edition | 3rd |
Category | Grand Prix (WCT) |
Draw | 32S / 16D |
Prize money | $50,000 |
Surface | Carpet (indoors) |
Location | Mexico City, Mexico |
Champions | |
Singles | |
Raúl Ramírez[1] | |
Doubles | |
Sashi Menon / Gene Mayer[2] |
Finals
editSingles
editRaúl Ramírez defeated Pat DuPré, 6–4, 6–1
- It was Ramírez' 1st singles title of the year and the 14th of his career.
Doubles
editSashi Menon / Gene Mayer defeated Marcello Lara / Raúl Ramírez, 6–3, 7–6
References
edit- ^ "1978 Mexico City WCT – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Mexico City WCT – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).