1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters

The 1978 Masters (also known as the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters for sponsorship reasons)[1] was held in Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States between 10 January and 14 January 1979. It was the year-end championship of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit tour.

1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
DateJanuary 10–14, 1979
Edition9th
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / Indoor
LocationNew York City, USA
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
John McEnroe
Doubles
John McEnroe / Peter Fleming

Finals

Singles

John McEnroe defeated Arthur Ashe, 6–7, 6–3, 7–5.

Doubles

John McEnroe / Peter Fleming defeated Tom Okker / Wojtek Fibak 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.

References

  1. Collins, Bud (October 2010). "Year-End Championships". The Bud Collins History of Tennis: An Authoritative Encyclopedia and Record Book. New York: New Chapter Press. p. 746. ISBN 978-0-942257-70-0.
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