1978 Washington Star International Explained

Date:	July 17–23
Edition:	10th
Category:	Grand Prix
Prize Money:	$175,000
Draw:	64S / 32D
Surface:	Clay / outdoor
Location:	Washington, D.C., United States
Champs:	Jimmy Connors^[1]
Champd:	Arthur Ashe / Bob Hewitt^[2]
Main Name:	Washington Open (tennis) Washington Open

The 1978 Washington Star International was a men's tennis tournament and was played on outdoor clay courts. The event was part of the 1978 Grand Prix circuit. It was the 10th edition of the tournament and was held in Washington, D.C. from July 17 through July 23, 1978. First-seeded Jimmy Connors won his second singles title at the event after 1976.^[3]

Finals

Singles

Jimmy Connors defeated Eddie Dibbs 7–5, 7–5

• It was Connors' 6th singles title of the year and the 67th of his career.

Doubles

Arthur Ashe / Bob Hewitt defeated Fred McNair / Raúl Ramírez 6–3, 6–3

External links

• ATP tournament profile
• ITF tournament edition details

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1978 Washington – Singles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. Web site: 1978 Washington – Doubles draw. Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
3. Book: World of Tennis 1978 : a BP yearbook. 1978. Macdonald and Janes. London. 9780354090391. 89–90. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).