1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters

The 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters[3] was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts 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. John McEnroe won the singles title.

1978 Colgate-Palmolive Masters
DateJanuary 10–14, 1979
Edition9th
CategoryMasters
Draw8S / 4D
Prize money$400,000
SurfaceCarpet / indoor
LocationNew York City, US
VenueMadison Square Garden
Champions
Singles
United States John McEnroe[1]
Doubles
United States John McEnroe / United States Peter Fleming[2]

Finals

Singles

United States John McEnroe defeated United States Arthur Ashe, 6–7, 6–3, 7–5

  • It was McEnroe's 1st singles title of the year and the 5th of his career.

Doubles

United States John McEnroe / United States Peter Fleming defeated Netherlands Tom Okker / Poland Wojtek Fibak 6-4, 6-2, 6-4

References

  1. "1978 Masters – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. "1978 Masters – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. 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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