1978 Philta International

The 1978 Philta International was a men's tennis tournament played an outdoor clay courts in Manila, Philippines. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 20 November through 26 November 1978. The tournament was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit. Eighth-seeded Yannick Noah won the singles title and earned $12,750 first-prize money.[3]

1978 Philta International
Date20–26 November
Edition6th
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceClay/ outdoor
LocationManila, Philippines
Champions
Singles
France Yannick Noah[1]
Doubles
United States Sherwood Stewart / Austria Brian Teacher[2]
← 1977 · Philta International Championships · 1979 →

Finals

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Singles

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  Yannick Noah defeated   Peter Feigl 7–6, 6–0

  • It was Noah's first singles title of his career.

Doubles

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  Sherwood Stewart /   Brian Teacher defeated   Ross Case /   Chris Kachel 6–3, 7–6

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Manila – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1978 Manila – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. p. 126. ISBN 978-0354090681.
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