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1978 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic

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1978 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic
DateMarch 28 – April 2
Edition5th
CategoryGrand Prix (One star)
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationDayton, Ohio, U.S.
VenueDayton Convention Center
Champions
Singles
United States Brian Gottfried[1]
Doubles
United States Brian Gottfried / Australia Geoff Masters[2]
← 1977 · Dayton Open · 1979 →

The 1978 Dayton Pro Tennis Classic, was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, Ohio, in the United States that was part of the 1978 Grand Prix. It was the fifth edition of the event and was held from March 28 through April 2, 1978. First-seeded Brian Gottfried won his second singles title at the event after 1975 and earned $12,750 first-prize money..

Finals

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Singles

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United States Brian Gottfried defeated United States Eddie Dibbs 2–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–4)

  • It was Gottfried's 2nd singles title of the year and the 14th of his career.

Doubles

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United States Brian Gottfried / Australia Geoff Masters defeated United States Hank Pfister / United States Butch Walts 6–3, 6–4

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Dayton – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
  2. ^ "1978 Dayton – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals.
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