1978 South American Championships (tennis)

The 1978 South American Championships was a men's Grand Prix tennis circuit tournament held in Buenos Aires, Argentina and played on outdoor clay courts. The event was held from 20 November through 26 November 1978. Fourth-seeded José Luis Clerc won the singles title.

1978 South American Championships
Date20–26 November
Edition12th
CategoryGrand Prix Super Series
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$175,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationBuenos Aires, Argentina
Champions
Singles
José Luis Clerc [1]
Doubles
Chris Lewis / Van Winitsky [2]

Finals

Singles

José Luis Clerc defeated Victor Pecci 6–4, 6–4

  • It was Clerc's 2nd singles title of the year and of his career.

Doubles

Chris Lewis / Van Winitsky defeated José Luis Clerc / Belus Prajoux 6–4, 3–6, 6–0

  • It was Lewis' 3rd title of the year and the 5th of his career. It was Winitsky's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

References

  1. "1978 Buenos Aires – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1978 Buenos Aires – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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