1978 Dutch Open (tennis)

The 1978 Dutch Open was a Grand Prix men's tennis tournament staged in Hilversum, Netherlands. The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts and was held from 24 July until 30 July 1978. It was the 21st edition of the tournament. Third-seeded Balázs Taróczy won the singles title, his second at the event after 1976.

1978 Dutch Open
Date24–30 July
Edition21st
CategoryGrand Prix
Draw32S / 16D
Prize money$75,000
SurfaceClay / outdoor
LocationHilversum, Netherlands
Venue't Melkhuisje
Champions
Singles
Hungary Balázs Taróczy[1]
Doubles
Netherlands Tom Okker / Hungary Balázs Taróczy[2]

Finals

Singles

Hungary Balázs Taróczy defeated Netherlands Tom Okker 2–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–4

  • It was Taróczy's first singles title of the year and the third of his career.

Doubles

Netherlands Tom Okker / Hungary Balázs Taróczy defeated Australia Bob Carmichael / Australia Mark Edmondson 7–6, 4–6, 7–5

References

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