1978 U.S. Clay Court Championships
The 1978 U.S. Clay Court Championships was a combined men's and women's tennis tournament that was held at the Indianapolis Racquet Club in Indianapolis in the United States and played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 10th edition of the tournament in the Open Era and was held from August 7 through August 13, 1978. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won the men's singles title and the accompanying $24,000 first-prize money, while college amateur Dana Gilbert took the women's championship.[3][4]
| 1978 U.S. Clay Court Championships | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 7–13 |
| Edition | 10th |
| Category | Grand Prix circuit WTA Tour |
| Draw | 64S / 32D (M) 48S / 24D (W) |
| Prize money | $175,000 (M) $35,000 (W) |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Indianapolis, US |
| Venue | Indianapolis Racquet Club |
| Champions | |
| Men's singles | |
 Jimmy Connors[1] | |
| Women's singles | |
| Dana Gilbert | |
| Men's doubles | |
| Hank Pfister / Gene Mayer[2] | |
| Women's doubles | |
 Helena Anliot /  Helle Sparre-Viragh | |
Finals
editMen's singles
edit Jimmy Connors defeated 
José Higueras 7–5, 6–1
Women's singles
edit Dana Gilbert defeated 
Viviana González 6–2, 6–3
Men's doubles
edit Hank Pfister / Gene Mayer defeated Jeff Borowiak / 
Chris Lewis 6–3, 6–1
Women's doubles
edit Helena Anliot / Helle Sparre-Viragh defeated Barbara Hallquist / Sheila McInerney 6–3, 6–1
References
edit- ^ "1978 Indianapolis– Men's Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ "1978 Indianapolis – Men's Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
- ^ John Barrett, ed. (1979). World of Tennis 1979 : a BP yearbook. London: Macdonald and Jane's. pp. 94–95. ISBN 978-0354090681.
- ^ "Connors claims clay court crown". The Deseret News. UPI. August 14, 1978. p. 2 B.